Raheem Sterling makes Chelsea debut in shootout defeat to Charlotte FC - in pictures
Raheem Sterling made his first appearance as a Chelsea player on Wednesday night but was unable to lead his new team to victory against MLS side Charlotte FC.
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Chelsea second half player ratings vs Charlotte: Colwill good, Kenedy lively, Sterling sharp
The only player who kept his spot from the opening 45 minutes, Mendy was forced into action shortly after the hour mark to deny a low drive from Andrew Shinyashiki. The Senegal international should've been beaten when Shinyashiki was afforded a free header and wasn't able to stop Daniel Rios' late penalty.
Armando Broja Chelsea transfer: West Ham deal close, personal decision, £67m Mourinho mistake
For as much as Chelsea have been criticised for not doing enough to keep previous youth players at the club for long enough to integrate them into the first team, their most impending departure has made his own mind up regardless of club desires.
Who is Aston Villa’s transfer target Raúl de Tomás?
Steven Gerrard isn’t short of strikers in the first-team ahead of next season (Ollie Watkins, Danny Ings, Cameron Archer, Keinan Davis), but Archer and Davis have uncertain futures this summer.
Aston Villa tipped to sign Conor Gallagher
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Conor Gallagher as Steven Gerrard is desperate for an all-round central midfielder as a long-term replacement for Douglas Luiz. The 24-year-old is out of contract in 2023 and isn’t close to signing a new deal, so a successor is needed to allow Villa to cash in early.
“As far as I’m aware…”: Preece drops huge AVFC transfer update, Gerrard will be gutted - opinion
Journalist Ashley Preece has provided a worrying update regarding Aston Villa’s search for a new midfielder…
Insider: Worrying Cornet claim emerges for Everton from 'someone that represents him'
Journalist Dean Jones recently reported that Everton have ‘accelerated talks’ with Burnley for their star man Maxwel Cornet in an effort to bolster their attacking options, but he wants to play at a club higher up the league.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says returning midfielder Conor Gallagher can be a 'big asset' in the coming season
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believes returning midfielder Conor Gallagher can be a «big asset» to the club this season. Gallagher spent 2021/22 on loan at Crystal Palace where he impressed hugely under the tutelage of Patrick Vieira, recording eight goals and five assists in all competitions and ending the season with four England caps to his name.