August 3, 2023 - The Sport Info

Chelsea beat Man City in the race to sign Michael Olise

August 3, 2023 Wisdom

Chelsea now look set to intensity their pursuit of Michael Olise in the coming days after it was confirmed that the Crystal Palace No.7 has a £35m release clause. That is according to Fabrizio Romano. So, what is the latest on Michael Olise and Chelsea? Let’s take a look… What’s the story? Well – according to 90min – Chelsea believe they have beaten Arsenal and Manchester City to the Londoner’s signature, due to their strong relationship with his family. Olise spent seven years in Chelsea’s academy from 2009 to 2016,…

Chelsea swap deal in cash plus player for Juventus forward rejected

August 3, 2023 Wisdom

Chelsea have now seen a €20m (£17m) bid rejected by Juventus for Dusan Vlahovic – which also included Romelu Lukaku. That is according to Corriere dello Sport. So, what is the latest for Chelsea fans to digest when it comes to Romelu Lukaku and Dusan Vlahovic? Let’s take a look… What’s the story? Well – according to the Italian news outlet – Chelsea have just made an offer for the Serbia international. Juventus – who paid £66.6m for Vlahovic – need to offload their No.9 this summer due…

Chelsea youngster Chukwuemeka open to playing for Nigeria

August 3, 2023 Wisdom

Watch as Chukwuemeka score brace against Brighton

Carney Chukwuemeka has said he is open to representing Nigeria on the international scene. Born in Austria to Nigerian parents, Chukwuemeka is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles despite representing England at youth level. The 19-year-old was included in England’s squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in May. The midfielder stated that the option of playing for the Super Eagles is one he would consider in future. “I haven’t really thought that far. At the minute I’m focused on England, obviously, I’ve played for England at…

Chelsea complete signing of Robert Sanchez on £25m fee, announcement soon

August 3, 2023 Wisdom

Chelsea completed signing of Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez on £25m plus add-ons. The Blues have had a long-standing history of negotiating with the Seagulls and Sanchez is the latest name to be rumored with swapping the Amex Stadium for Stamford Bridge this summer with Moises Caicedo’s transfer to the Blues also continuing to progress. The 25-year-old Sanchez, known for his excellent distribution, would be seen as a serious contender to rival fellow Spaniard Kepa Arrizabalaga for the number-one spot in goal for the Blues. According to The Athletic’s Andy…

Chelsea players ratings vs Borussia Dortmund

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CHE 1-1 BVB: Watch Burstow sensational goal against Dortmund

Blues end first pre-season under Mauricio Pochettino unbeaten after draw in Chicago Christopher Nkunku’s injury soured an outstanding pre-season for Chelsea which was bookended with a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Marius Wolf opened the scoring by tapping in Samuel Bamba’s shot but academy striker Mason Burstow equalised in the 90th minute. Chelsea should have won having dominated through the 90 minutes, however, but saw chances cleared off the line, were denied a stone wall penalty and were, at times, wasteful in front of goal. Mauricio Pochettino will be happy…

Good news from Stamford Bridge, Real Madrid top target, Kylian Mbappe says YES to Chelsea

August 3, 2023 Wisdom

Chelsea have received greenlight from french 24-year-old sensation Kylian Mbappe according to Diario Sport. The Paris Saint Germain attacker have agreed to join the English side on a year loan deal so as to move to Real Madrid after the deal expires in the summer of 2024. Kylian Mbappe have been in bad terms with PSG since the past few weeks since he announced that he is not renewing for the french club when his contract expires in 2024 and the french club have been looking for means to…

CHE 1-1 BVB: Watch Burstow sensational goal against Dortmund

August 3, 2023 Wisdom

Burstow level up the score line for Chelsea as they played 1-1 against Borussia Dortmund on Thursday morning. Dortmund take the lead. Wolf with the goal, 0-1 before the equaliser came from Burstow brilliant header to found the back of the net. Burstow getting off the mark! 🤩#BluesInTheUSA pic.twitter.com/3uustVskco — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 3, 2023

Chelsea fans fuming with ‘disgraceful’ pitch as Christopher Nkunku hobbles off injured against Dortmund

August 3, 2023 Wisdom

Chelsea have been dealt a major blow with Christopher Nkunku hobbling off injured during a preseason friendly. The Blues were taking on German giants Borussia Dortmund in their tour of the United States when new signing Nkunku landed awkwardly on his knee. Mauricio Pochettino and his coaching staff collectively held their breath as the big-money recruit received treatment on the pitch. But unfortunately for Chelsea fans, he was unable to continue and was ultimately substituted off. Depending on how serious the injury is, it could be a big blow…

Pochettino updates on Nkunku’s injury against Dortmund

August 3, 2023 Wisdom

Mauricio Pochettino says knee discomfort was the reason for Christopher Nkunku’s withdrawal from our 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund. The attacker played just over 20 minutes at Soldier Field after picking up an early injury. Mykhailo Mudryk was his replacement and played well, but fans would have been fearing the worst when our summer signing went down clutching his leg. Pochettino was able to confirm the issue and the extent of the problem when he spoke post-match. ‘The doctors are checking him and I hope it is not a big issue. He…