Brian

@eric_damzzy Thanks, bro🙏💙

@CFCMJordan Well done bro 👏🏾💯 this is accurate and you are well equipped you understand things unlike some other people who just talk and talk without making sense

My summary of Chelsea's summer window so far. Chelsea came into this summer in a difficult position. A 10th-place finish and failure to qualify for Europe in a season where we were expected to be, at the very least, outsiders for the title. Maresca left. Rosenior proved to be a horror appointment in hindsight. Key players like Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez were pushing for exits, while others such as Reece James, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo wanted assurances over the club's future ambitions. The owners and sporting directors went through a long period of self-reflection, and the results of that should be everything Chelsea fans wanted to see. What had gone wrong? What was missing? What could we do better? Going into the market with the intention of signing some of the most exciting young talents in football and giving them time to grow together sounds great — on paper. In reality, however, it hasn't worked. Why? The idea of finding the "next big thing" in the coaching market and having him develop alongside those youngsters also sounds great on paper. Again — it hasn't worked in practice. Why? Intangibles. Know-how. Leadership. Hierarchy. Order. Fight. Grit. Standards. Those were the problems that needed solving. Following conversations with the higher-ups, Reece James and Moises Caicedo both signed new long-term contracts after receiving the assurances they needed. They're not idiots, and if they truly wanted to leave, they had no shortage of options. So what have Chelsea done? For starters, they hired Xabi Alonso — a manager proven at the highest level after delivering one of the most impressive seasons in recent memory with Bayer Leverkusen in 2023/24. He won the Bundesliga unbeaten, finishing just one point short of the all-time points record. He also won Leverkusen's first DFB-Pokal in over 20 years while taking them to only the second European final in the club's history. A manager with experience from the biggest club in world football: Real Madrid. A manager whose status in the game is so legendary that players actively want to play for him — a factor we've already seen influence multiple decisions this summer. A manager who hasn't just been part of winning dressing rooms throughout his career — but one of the leaders within them. Liverpool. Real Madrid. Bayern Munich. Champions League. La Liga. Bundesliga. FA Cup. DFB-Pokal. Copa del Rey. European Championship. World Cup. He's won it all. Most importantly, he was given the title of manager, rather than head coach, signalling a shift in strategy where he would have greater influence over the direction of the project than any of his predecessors. So what does the ideal transfer window seemingly look like? - #1 goalkeeper. - Experienced third-choice goalkeeper to help enforce standards. - Centre-back partner for Levi Colwill. - An experienced, reliable centre-back who offers more than just performances on the pitch. - A left-back to replace Cucurella with different qualities to Jorrel Hato. - A physical, defensively-minded midfield partner for Caicedo. - An elite deep-lying playmaker. - An experienced midfield leader to help enforce standards. - A pocket left winger/No.10. - A reliable and consistent striker to compete with Joao Pedro. Beyond that, it's about exits. The players who don't want to be here. Those who aren't good enough. Those considered expendable in order to strengthen areas of need. 1/2

@KwanTyndale @ArchieStanding If Enzo leaves, I don't see why not.

@ArchieStanding @CFCMJordan I mean, do you expect chelsea to sign an elite playmaking deep lying midfielder and a physical controlling number 6 in the same window. Also what experienced reliable CB’s are there. I think we have ot be realistic and know we won’t tick everything off

@ArchieStanding For sure but it's been a great start.

- #1 goalkeeper - ⏳ - Experienced third-choice goalkeeper to help enforce standards - would like Jason Steele - Centre-back partner for Levi Colwill ✅ - An experienced, reliable centre-back who offers more than just performances on the pitch⏳ - A left-back to replace Cucurella with different qualities to Jorrel Hato.⏳ - A physical, defensively-minded midfield partner for Caicedo.⏳ - An elite deep-lying playmaker.⏳ - An experienced midfield leader to help enforce standards.✅ - A pocket left winger/No.10.✅ - A reliable and consistent striker to compete with Joao Pedro.✅ Still a LOT to do

@DavisAugustin13 Thanks, bro. Appreciate it🙏

@CFCMJordan Good read brother. You never fail to explain things in simple terms.

@Cee__edits That's fair. Definitely an important signing to get right as well.

@CFCMJordan Tough one to call, I'd say left back — different profile to Hato, either Chevarria or Hall; one who can hold width on the left hand side, while Morgan Rogers tucks into the LHS. I think that signing optimizes our most expensive signing of the summer (Morgan Rogers) You say?

@Cee__edits Thanks, bro🙏 Appreciate the kind words. Hmm, position wise it would have to be a midfielder. Who, I'm not exactly sure. What about you?

@CFCMJordan Solid work bro. As someone who loves reading, this is gold.😂 That's the major reason I follow you, long form stuff and you think so clearly. Hopefully we get all the business done, I have high hopes for next season. If you could sign just one more player, who would it be?

@Criss_Crossv2 "Roger's"🤪🤪

Sanchez/Penders Reece Lacroix Colwill Hato Enzo Caicedo Estevao Palmer Roger’s JP Where does that team finish?

The way people talk about Gittens on this app... A lot of people will be eating their words very soon.

Josh to Coventry and Frank would be gold.

@GoldbergCFC @ChelseaFC Happy birthday, Alex💙

Announce Lacroix, @ChelseaFC, it’s my birthday.

Well the arguments Chelsea can make are 1) He was signed on a release clause which was considered way below market value at the time (Ipswich quoting £70m in January). 2) He proved at Ipswich just over a year ago that he could hack it in the Premier League. 3) He's still 23 years old and we can argue his bad form is down to a confidence issue and that we don't mind keeping him around as it might change. 4) Several clubs interested clearly shows there is a big market for him. 5) He's homegrown. We should be able to make up to £40m incl. add ons quite easily, I think.

@chelshubMedia @Je_Frota let's see if this is true, lol

🚨 Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea: Deal Complete. SPTC source confirms all paperwork has now been signed for Maxence Lacroix's move to Chelsea. On Chelsea's side, every step has been completed — contracts are signed, the medical is done, and the club's media duties have been wrapped up. The official announcement is now expected to follow. SPTC.news

@Je_Frota @TheScore01 @siphillipssport @TheBluesFeed Guehi was on deadline day tbf. Palace will find a replacement this time — we just need to be patient. He's on a break anyway so there's no rush.

Lacroix is happening. Its all done. Signed, medical, club media all done. Palace are just asking us to wait to announce it so they can get a replacement.

Jorginho and Kovacic were sold for the same reason we sold Havertz and Mount. Their contracts were running down and they weren't good enough to command the wages they demanded — which would be way north of Chelsea's — at the time — newly created wage structure.

So... Strengths: Passing Passing Passing Weaknesses: Passing?

Jordan Henderson has left Brentford after a mutual agreement was reached to terminate his contract Jordan leaves with the best wishes and gratitude of everyone at Brentford 🐝 We wish you every success for the future, Hendo ❤️

"Shevchenko was washed when Chelsea signed him" The season prior he had 38 g/a in 40 games. The season before that he had 34 g/a in 40 games and won the Ballon d'Or.

Despite this — we still beat Spurs twice😂