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Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell in pain as Mauricio Pochettino takes first Chelsea training session

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Mauricio Pochettino wasted no time putting the Chelsea squad through their paces in his first training session as manager . After getting his  media duties  out of the way on Monday, the 51-year-old was straight down to business on Tuesday at the club’s Cobham facility in Surrey – and it looked painful. Getty Chelsea’s players were put through their paces at Cobham on Tuesday[/caption] Pochettino has wasted no time in his getting the Blues squad into shape Getty Getty The players were put through medical tests in the gym after a session on the pitch[/caption] England stars Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and Reece James all checked in, as players trained on the pitch before being put to work in a gruelling gym session. In a sight Chelsea fans will be excited over, midfielders Andrey Santos and Cesare Casadei – fresh from their loan spells at Vasco de Gama and Reading – were involved. As too was Ian Maatsen, who played 42 games for Burnley on loan last season as he helped the Cla...

Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech Faces Another Setback as Potential Move Collapses

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Chelsea’s attempts to offload  Hakim Ziyech  have hit a roadblock yet again, as his latest potential move has reportedly collapsed. The reason behind the failure remains unclear, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the player’s future. Rumors began circulating on Thursday evening, claiming that Ziyech had not passed his medical with  Saudi Arabia ‘s  Al Nassr . This was later corroborated by a report from The Guardian’s  Jacob Steinberg , who stated that a knee issue had scuppered the £8-million transfer. Ziyech, who is 30 years old, was on the verge of signing a three-year contract with the club that boasts  Cristiano Ronaldo  as its star player. According to a report by Thescore.com, however, it appears that the breakdown of the deal was not solely due to the failed medical. Sources from Al Nassr have indicated that the two parties had not reached an agreement on the final terms of Ziyech’s contract, leading to the halt in the move. Furthermore, of...

Arsenal Closing In On One Of Erik Ten Hag’s Favourites

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 Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the transfer of Ajax defender, Jurrien Timber in the summer transfer window. According to Football London, Mikel Arteta is interested in Timber. And the Gunners are eager to improve their defensive options. The defender was one of Erik ten Hag’s favorites during his reign at the Dutch club. He was also said to launch a bid for the youngster when he moved to Manchester United last season. The Netherlands international makes a lot of sense given his versatility, which Arteta has frequently expressed appreciation for in the past. The Eredivisie giants rejected the Gunners’ opening offer of £30 million last week. Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal are entering the third day of negotiations with Ajax for Timber after they submitted an improved bid. He also claimed that the Gunners are confident and optimistic about coming to a deal for the 22-year-old. According to CBS reporter James Benge, Timber is close to moving to Arsenal in a £43.5 million agreeme...

Three Natural Cleansers To Use On Your Skin Ahead Of Your Big Day

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  Skipping this crucial step in skin care can lead to skin problems such as rashes, acne and dull skin appearance. If your excuse for neglecting to cleanse is that cleansers are expensive, it’s time to look for a new excuse. The ingredients you need to make your own cleanser are right there in your kitchen! Natural cleansers are also a safe bet if you have sensitive skin. Plain Yoghurt:  This is an easily available, and cost-friendly kitchen staple which comes in handy as a cleanser-and you only need two or three tablespoons! Plain- not flavoured- yoghurt can also be used as a makeup remover and toner. The lactic acid and probiotics in yoghurt nourish and cleanse the skin, leaving it feeling fresh and looking radiant. Coat the yoghurt on your face and let it sit for several minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. You can also add natural honey to this cleanser to give it an antibacterial element. Tomato:  Not only are tomatoes good for eating, they are also gre...

Haaland, Mbappe Included In World Football’s Most Valuable XI [Full list]

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According to Transfermarkt, Haaland made the list alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe. It also added that the combined market value for the starting XI is €1.25Bn. Here is the full list of the starting XI: Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City, €180m), Kylian Mbappe (PSG, €180m) bukayo Midfielders: Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid, €150m), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, €120m), Jude Bellingham (Dortmund/Real Madrid, €120m), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich, €110m) and Phil Foden (Manchester City, €110m). Defenders: Matthijs De Ligt (Bayern Munich, €75m), Ruben Dias (Manchester City, €80m) and Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig, €75m). Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa (Porto, €45m)

Report: Chelsea have just overtaken Arsenal in the race to sign ‘incredible’ £40m player this summer

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There’s been a wave of transfer speculation already this summer regarding the future of Romeo Lavia, whose Southampton side were relegated from the Premier League last season. Now, it looks like the Blues are in a good spot this summer in pursuit of the 19-year-old midfielder. FootballTransfers has claimed on Tuesday that Premier League sides Chelsea and Liverpool have both jumped ahead of Arsenal in the Lavia pursuit. It is understood that Chelsea and Liverpool are now in a better position to sign the Belgium international. The report explains that Southampton value their young talent at £40million and are in a rush to sell players this summer before rebuilding their squad for a year in the Championship. Arsenal were seen as the favourites to land the Saints star at one stage, but their focus elsewhere means they could miss out on him. Apparently, Mikel Arteta’s side will prioritise signing West Ham’s Declan Rice and sorting out the sale of Thomas Partey before competing for Lavia. It...

Chelsea players sends Pochettino message over next season’s ‘ambition’

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A Chelsea player has sent a message to Mauricio Pochettino over his role next season. (Alamy Stock Photo) The player in question is Cesare Casadei, who joined Chelsea from Inter Milan last summer. The 20-year-old is yet to make his senior debut for the west Londoners. He spent the second half of the 2022/23 campaign on loan in the Championship with Reading where he scored one in 15 league outings. Now though, it seems the midfielder has desires on playing first-team football next season. Speaking about his future, Casadei made it clear he wants to play in the Premier League with Chelsea: “I’ve just finished the season and I want to disconnect from football for a few days,” he told Italy’s Sportsweek. “Afterwards, it will depend on the options that are on the table and my decisions but I have a five-year contract with Chelsea. “I’ve embarked on a journey that isn’t a short-term mission. The club is investing in young players and I aim to be part of its project. “My ambition is to wear t...