Chelsea Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/chelsea/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:09:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://afinjufm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-Afinju_Logo-removebg-preview-32x32.png Chelsea Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/chelsea/ 32 32 233669348 Chelsea Part Ways With Maresca, New Manager Revealed https://afinjufm.com/chelsea-part-ways-with-maresca-new-manager-revealed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chelsea-part-ways-with-maresca-new-manager-revealed https://afinjufm.com/chelsea-part-ways-with-maresca-new-manager-revealed/#respond Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:09:18 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18116 Chelsea has confirmed that it has parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca. The decision comes after a period of growing tensions between Maresca and senior officials at the Premier League club. Maresca’s exit marks the end of a short-lived spell at Stamford Bridge, during which differences over management and club strategy reportedly escalated behind […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/chelsea-part-ways-with-maresca-new-manager-revealed/feed/ 0 18116 Arsenal Fight Back to Secure Draw Against 10-Man Chelsea in Title Showdown https://afinjufm.com/arsenal-fight-back-to-secure-draw-against-10-man-chelsea-in-title-showdown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arsenal-fight-back-to-secure-draw-against-10-man-chelsea-in-title-showdown https://afinjufm.com/arsenal-fight-back-to-secure-draw-against-10-man-chelsea-in-title-showdown/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:32:43 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=17162 Arsenal battled to a 1-1 draw against a resilient 10-man Chelsea in a thrilling Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, with Mikel Merino’s second-half header earning the Gunners a point after a tough contest.   The match took a dramatic turn in the 38th minute when Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo was shown a straight red […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/arsenal-fight-back-to-secure-draw-against-10-man-chelsea-in-title-showdown/feed/ 0 17162 Maresca Urges Estevao to Ignore Comparisons with Yamal Ahead of Barcelona Clash https://afinjufm.com/maresca-urges-chelseas-estevao-to-ignore-comparisons-with-yamal-ahead-of-barcelona-clash/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maresca-urges-chelseas-estevao-to-ignore-comparisons-with-yamal-ahead-of-barcelona-clash https://afinjufm.com/maresca-urges-chelseas-estevao-to-ignore-comparisons-with-yamal-ahead-of-barcelona-clash/#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:13:57 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=16548 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has addressed the growing comparisons between his teenage winger Estevao and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, urging the Brazilian to focus on his own development rather than being measured against others. The comments come just ahead of Chelsea’s crucial Champions League clash against Barcelona on Tuesday.   Estevao made an immediate impact since […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/maresca-urges-chelseas-estevao-to-ignore-comparisons-with-yamal-ahead-of-barcelona-clash/feed/ 0 16548 Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Oscar Discharged from Hospital After Heart Scare https://afinjufm.com/ex-chelsea-midfielder-oscar-discharged-from-hospital-after-heart-scare/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ex-chelsea-midfielder-oscar-discharged-from-hospital-after-heart-scare https://afinjufm.com/ex-chelsea-midfielder-oscar-discharged-from-hospital-after-heart-scare/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:33:33 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=16106 The 34-year-old fell ill while undergoing pre-season fitness testing at São Paulo’s training centre last Tuesday, prompting immediate medical attention. According to a statement released on Monday, São Paulo confirmed that Oscar had been released from the renowned Einstein Israelita Hospital on Sunday. The club reassured fans, stating that the player was “stable and clinically […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/ex-chelsea-midfielder-oscar-discharged-from-hospital-after-heart-scare/feed/ 0 16106 Garnacho Speaks on Move to Chelsea https://afinjufm.com/garnacho-speaks-on-move-to-chelsea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=garnacho-speaks-on-move-to-chelsea https://afinjufm.com/garnacho-speaks-on-move-to-chelsea/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:01:53 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=15562 In a post by Fabrizio Romano, Garnacho was quoted saying, “When I spoke with the club and Maresca, it’s important also the style of play we have. He explained a lot to me in a video call with him. “It’s a big chance to improve as a player in a team like Chelsea.” Garnacho’s move […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/garnacho-speaks-on-move-to-chelsea/feed/ 0 15562 Cole Palmer Sidelined for Six More Weeks, Maresca Confirms https://afinjufm.com/cole-palmer-sidelined-for-six-more-weeks-maresca-confirms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cole-palmer-sidelined-for-six-more-weeks-maresca-confirms https://afinjufm.com/cole-palmer-sidelined-for-six-more-weeks-maresca-confirms/#respond Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:44:07 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=15225 The 23-year-old forward has not featured since September 20, when he was forced off during a match due to a recurrence of an issue that first appeared during Chelsea’s shortened pre-season. The injury followed the club’s extended schedule after their Club World Cup triumph. Palmer has made only three Premier League appearances so far this […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/cole-palmer-sidelined-for-six-more-weeks-maresca-confirms/feed/ 0 15225 City, Chelsea Look to Build Momentum at Home https://afinjufm.com/city-chelsea-look-to-build-momentum-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=city-chelsea-look-to-build-momentum-at-home https://afinjufm.com/city-chelsea-look-to-build-momentum-at-home/#respond Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:06:00 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=14490 With just seven points from five games, City sit ninth in the table and will hope Erling Haaland’s return sparks a turnaround. Burnley, 16th with four points from six matches, arrive on the back of consecutive defeats. Manager Scott Parker faces a tough challenge against a City side unbeaten in their last eight meetings with […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/city-chelsea-look-to-build-momentum-at-home/feed/ 0 14490 No Surgery Planned for Injured Cole Palmer, Maresca Confirms https://afinjufm.com/no-surgery-planned-for-injured-cole-palmer-maresca-confirms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-surgery-planned-for-injured-cole-palmer-maresca-confirms https://afinjufm.com/no-surgery-planned-for-injured-cole-palmer-maresca-confirms/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:24:23 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=14276 Palmer was forced off just 21 minutes into Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, only his second Premier League start of the season. The forward has been managing a groin issue for some time, but Maresca told reporters there are currently no plans for an operation. “The medical staff didn’t […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/no-surgery-planned-for-injured-cole-palmer-maresca-confirms/feed/ 0 14276 Benfica Appoints Jose Mourinho As New Coach https://afinjufm.com/benfica-appoints-jose-mourinho-as-new-coach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=benfica-appoints-jose-mourinho-as-new-coach https://afinjufm.com/benfica-appoints-jose-mourinho-as-new-coach/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:53:51 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=14139 The 62-year-old, who also coached Real Madrid and Manchester United among other clubs, was sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce after Benfica beat them in the Champions League play-offs. Benfica, in a statement released, said Mourinho signed a contract “to run until the end of the 2026/27 season” with an option for either party to end […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/benfica-appoints-jose-mourinho-as-new-coach/feed/ 0 14139 Liam Delap Ruled Out With Hamstring Injury -Maresca https://afinjufm.com/liam-delap-ruled-out-with-hamstring-injury-maresca/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=liam-delap-ruled-out-with-hamstring-injury-maresca https://afinjufm.com/liam-delap-ruled-out-with-hamstring-injury-maresca/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:12:07 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=13930 The 21-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town in June for £30 million, had featured in all three of the club’s Premier League matches this season. However, he was forced off early during Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Fulham on August 30, and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. “Liam, I think it’s around […]

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