Kalidou Koulibaly the difference as Chelsea scrape opening win at Everton
Left-footed centre-backs able to pick a pass are very much in vogue in the modern era, especially in the Premier League.
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Tuchel confirms Alonso wishes to leave Chelsea
Defender Marcos Alonso was not included in Chelsea's line-up for their opening match of the Premier League season against Everton as he wants to leave the club, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday. "He asked to leave and we agreed to his wish," Tuchel told reporters after his team beat Everton 1-0 for their first victory at Goodison Park since 2017. "That is why it would not have made sense to put him on the pitch." The 31-years-old Alonso arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2016, being a central part of the team throughout the seasons.
Chelsea: Tuchel 'adamant' to keep £30m star after Azpilicueta at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel rates Armando Broja highly and wants to keep him at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer, according to journalist Simon Phillips.
Nathan Patterson kickstarts post Rangers career as Everton fans and Frank Lampard unite in full back praise
Scotland full-back Nathan Patterson has earned rave reviews from Everton fans and boss Frank Lampard following an impressive outing in the defeat to Chelsea.
Chelsea: Boehly 'had talks' with 142-goal star's agent at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly met with Cristiano Ronaldo‘s agent Jorge Mendes back in June to discuss the possibility of a move to Stamford Bridge, according to Fabrizio Romano.
'A win is a win' - Thomas Tuchel talks on improvements and fitness levels after victory over Everton
Thomas Tuchel is taking the positives from Chelsea’s nervy and disjointed 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park. Chelsea’s sole goal came in the 45th minute from a Jorginho penalty after Ben Chilwell was fouled in the box by Abdoulaye Doucoure. Ad/> Jorginho had a penalty saved by Everton keeper, Jordan Pickford at the Euros last summer, but he managed to slot it home this time around.
Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd will "try to push" for "world-class" £164k-p/w star
Manchester United will keep trying to push for the signing of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong at Old Trafford unless they are outright rejected by the player, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Spot-on Jorginho gives Chelsea opening win at Everton
LIVERPOOL: Chelsea put a troubled pre-season behind them to start their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win at Everton on Saturday (Aug 6) thanks to Jorginho's penalty.