Chelsea

Graham Potter was left with a tricky balancing act after the club brought in eight players during the January transfer window. Chelsea were able to register ...

The move has not worked out for either party. Bettinelli has played one game for Chelsea since joining in 2021. Chelsea, who face Borussia Dortmund in the last 16 had selected only 24 players for the group stage and given themselves more wriggle room by selling Jorginho to Arsenal.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang omitted from Chelseas Champions League squad; Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix included but Benoit Badiashile not ...

The 33-year-old has not started for Chelsea since their 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal on November 6. Chelsea made eight signings in January for a combined total of £323.3m. Clubs had to inform UEFA of their desired squad changes by 11pm on Thursday, February 2.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp say they are bewildered by Chelsea's huge spending spree during the January transfer ...

"I don't understand this part of the business. Hopefully, you all know exactly how it works, and then it's fine." "I say nothing without my lawyer -- that's a joke," Klopp said on Friday. "But we were accused. "I know what would happen. That is what really counts to us.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter was always going to have a job squeezing new signings in after around $357 million was spent during the January transfer ...

I don’t forget, eight or nine teams in the Premier League sent a letter to the Premier League (for us) to be banned. [https://apnews.com/hub/soccer](https://twitter.com/AP_Sports) and [https://twitter.com/AP_Sports](https://twitter.com/AP_Sports) “What Chelsea do is not my business, I never involve opinions in other clubs because there are regulations, rules, that we have to do. “I don’t understand this part of the business; what you can do, what you cannot do. That happened to us.” “I don’t understand how it’s possible, but it’s not for me to explain how it works.”

Graham Potter does not believe Chelsea will go on another lavish spending spree in the summer after signing eight new players in January.

[Benfica for Fernandez regarding the payment structure](https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/enzo-fernandez-thanks-chelsea-ownership-forcing-through-record-breaking-transfer-benfica/blt94e767dc0ed83e08) of the deal but had the last laugh on Tuesday in a dramatic final act on deadline day. We have tried to invest in the now and the future. Since a Todd Boehly-backed consortium took over Chelsea in the summer of 2022 the Blues have spent more than £600 million ($731m) across two transfer windows, bringing in 14 new players.

Benfica wanted to include Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic in the deal that took Enzo Fernandez to Stamford Bridge.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Chelsea returned to the table for Fernandez in the last few days of January and resumed talks with Benfica. However, the Croatian's salary of £5.4 million per year ($6.6m) was beyond the budget of the Portuguese club. Finally, in the last few hours of deadline day, the Blues

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been withdrawn from Chelsea's squad for the Champions League knockout stages, while three January signings made the cut.

However, they have endured a difficult period in recent weeks, having won just two of their last 10 matches in all competitions. The London team finished top of Group E with 13 points, ahead of AC Milan, Red Bull Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb. - Aubameyang left out by Graham Potter

Benfica president Rui Costa has slammed Enzo Fernandez for forcing a move to Chelsea despite his repeated efforts to keep him until the summer.

"I proposed to Chelsea that he stay until the summer for a lower value, but the player did not want to continue at Benfica – and this is when everything changed. "When I realised that he didn’t want to, I also didn’t want him to wear the Benfica shirt again. However, the midfielder made it clear that he wanted to leave which forced the official to sell the player. I did my best, I’m sad, but I’m not going to cry for a player who didn’t want to stay," he told reporters. We tried to insist, but the player did not show any openness to continuing at Benfica." WHAT THEY SAID: "Enzo Fernandez did not want to stay at Benfica.

Chelsea will hope to exact revenge on local rivals Fulham, hosting the Whites at Stamford Bridge in Premier League play just weeks after suffering a ...

The Blues are heavy favorites at home in this match despite the result that left Fulham with all three points just a few short weeks ago. The biggest boost for Fulham comes in the form of their striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. Interestingly, it seems tough for bookmakers to figure out whether goals will come in this match. Lukic could eventually supplant starting midfielder Harrison Reed in the long term, but it's far too soon for him to jump straight in. It seems that bettors are unsure whether Fulham can find the back of the net here, despite the ever-present danger of Mitrovic, who will be available for this match. Jorginho is no longer with the club after completing a Deadline Day move to Arsenal. It's unclear if any could make their return for this match, but there are rumblings that James or Sterling could feature in some capacity, while the others likely need a little more time. The injections to the Chelsea squad will ease some of the concerns around the injury crisis that remains in the Blues dressing room, with a host of players on the mend but still with recovery to go. They are within reach, as Chelsea would jump the Whites with victory at home, currently 10th but just two points back of their opponents in this fixture. These channels are available to stream via The rest of Chelsea's injured players, including Raheem Sterling, Reece James, Edouard Mendy, Wesley Fofana and Denis Zakaria are all close to a return. Yet things have changed for both sides since that matchup last month.

Chelsea look to avenge last month's defeat to their West London rivals Fulham, in a match that could see record signing Enzo Fernández make his EPL debut.

In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. If you're not, a standalone monthly subscription to the service starts at AU$25. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. The service has exclusive rights to this Premier League season. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account, and a Now Sports membership, to stream the game. If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. You can get a day of access for £12, or sign up to a monthly plan from £25 per month right now. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. local time in the UK (3 p.m. Since last month's win over the Blues, Fulham have crashed to two defeats in the league and were held to a disappointing draw against Championship outfit Sunderland in the FA Cup last week. Félix remains suspended for this clash, but fellow high-profile signing Mykhailo Mudryk (a snip at $107 million) looks likely to start for the hosts.

Enzo Fernandez makes his debut appearance and Mykhailo Mudryk earns his first start for Chelsea tonight. Will they help the Blues pick up three points at ...

Can they convert that defensive stability into the second half and keep a clean sheet tonight? Six of Fulham’s eight league defeats this season have been by a single-goal margin, including each the last four. [his move to London rivals Arsenal](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-jorginho-trossard-caicedo-b2273397.html), could make his debut on Friday against Fulham. Chelsea get the game underway and send the ball back to Thiago Silva. Those games all came with four different clubs. Chelsea vs Fulham 3 mins: Chelsea thread the ball into midfield where it comes to Conor Gallagher. Mudryk checks to the left and shoots but sends the effort wide. [Graham Potter ](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/graham-potter)must now [come up with a solution to fit all of his new incomings into the team](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/graham-potter-enzo-fernandez-challenge-premier-league-british-b2274604.html) and help Chelsea improve on their current 10th place standing in the table. [Marco Silva](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/marco-silva) will be hoping to repeat that result having also strengthened his squad in January with the signings of midfielder Sasa Lukic and Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares who moves to Craven Cottage on a loan deal. Chelsea 0-0 Fulham Kick off: Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

How to watch Chelsea vs Fulham Premier League fixture, including kick-off time & team news.

Fulham have lost twice and drawn once since beating Chelsea in the Premier League on January 13. Neeskens Kebano is the only player unavailable in Marco Silva's side. The Blues are coming into this one on the back of a goalless draw against Liverpool, and have won just once in their last six matches. The match is broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom (UK) and can be streamed live on Sky Go app. GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S., UK and India as well as how to stream live online. [Chelsea](https://www.goal.com/en-in/team/chelsea/9q0arba2kbnywth8bkxlhgmdr) take on [Fulham](https://www.goal.com/en/team/fulham/hzqh7z0mdl3v7gwete66syxp) in a [Premier League](https://www.goal.com/en/premier-league/2kwbbcootiqqgmrzs6o5inle5) encounter at Stamford Bridge on Friday.

This weekend's Premier League action begins with the West London derby, as free-spenders Chelsea welcome Fulham to Stamford Bridge.

Two narrow 1-0 defeats to in-form Newcastle United and Spurs wouldn't have harmed their confidence much. And they are just the major permanent ones, we haven't counted the likes of Andrey Santos, David Datro Fofana, and Joao Felix (loan). Big-money high-profile signings, long contracts, and dizzying spending levels, Blues' American owners have truly taken the football world by storm, with heads spinning in the offices of every top club across Europe.

Chelsea confirm their 25-man squad for the knockout phase of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League. Signings Joao Felix, Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk are ...

It seems Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was in no mood to stick around London after finding out he was left out of Chelsea's Champions League squad.

He was also absent from the matchday squad for the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. While his Chelsea team mates are in action against Fulham, the Gabon international appears to have flown to Italy with his family, going by an image his brother posted to Instagram. Aubameyang was pictured with his brother and some other relatives in Milan on Friday evening.

Chelsea · 1. Kepa Arrizabalaga · 24. Reece James · 6. Emiliano Thiago Silva · 4. Benoit Badiashile · 32. Marc Cucurella · 23. Conor Gallagher · 5. Enzo Fernandez · 19.

Madueke went to the right and Sterling, stationed on the left, became the latest to try his luck against the tenacious Tete. Bored out of his mind, Mitrovic then tried to score from the halfway line. With 10 minutes left the young Ivorian striker almost won it, racing through and rounding Leno, only for Tim Ream to clear his shot off the line. It was Fernández who sparked one of Chelsea’s better moment of the opening period, his ball over the top sending Mason Mount through to cross for Kai Havertz, who stretched and fired over from close range. The shot was blocked and Palhinha drilled the rebound over. Palhinha picked up yet another booking after cleaning out Mount and there was also the moment when Fulham’s assistant coach, Luis Boa Morte, exchanged some furious words on the touchline with one of Potter’s lieutenants, Björn Hamberg. Fernández was quickly involved, catching the eye with his switches of play, even showing appetite for the battle when he refused to let Aleksandar Mitrovic intimidate him early on. The window had passed by in a blur, eight new players arriving, culminating in the capture of Fernández on deadline day, but whether any of it is going to work is another thing. Reminders of the past jostled with the future. Rustiness did not appear to be a problem for the man pulling the strings for Chelsea in midfield. Does anyone know what Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang plans to get up to when Chelsea face Borussia Dortmund in the last 16 of the Champions League? Being generous, this is merely the start of a rebuild.

Mykhailo Mudryk was also given his Stamford Bridge bow, while Noni Madueke and David Datro Fofana came off the bench for their Premier League debuts. Chelsea's ...

"New players are adapting to a new country and a new league. We feel we have a very strong group of players. We have to gel and become a really good team. Madueke was introduced in his place and Potter also threw on Raheem Sterling from the bench on the hour mark in the search for a winner. "The decision we took in the window you can see the profile in terms of age. Chelsea's record investment of over £300 million in the January window took the total spend on players in their first season under new ownership to over half a billion.

Blues' club-record signing Fernandez makes impressive debut but honours even at Stamford Bridge.

[Chelsea](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/4/Chelsea/overview) were held to an entertaining goalless draw by [Fulham](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/34/Fulham/overview) at Stamford Bridge. [Aleksandar Mitrovic](https://www.premierleague.com/players/5879/Aleksandar-Mitrovic/stats) came close with an audacious lob from the halfway line, while Chelsea pushed hard for a late breakthrough. [Southampton](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/20/Southampton/overview) face a tough trip to [Brentford](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/130/Brentford/overview), who are unbeaten in eight Premier League matches, and [Liverpool](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/10/Liverpool/overview) travel to [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/38/Wolverhampton-Wanderers/overview). [Aston Villa](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/2/Aston-Villa/overview) welcome [Leicester City](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/26/Leicester-City/overview), while victory for [Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/131/Brighton-and-Hove-Albion/overview) against [AFC Bournemouth](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/127/Bournemouth/overview) would move the Seagulls to within two points of Spurs in fifth. [Manchester City](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/11/Manchester-City/overview), who face [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/21/Tottenham-Hotspur/overview) on Sunday. [Newcastle United](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/23/Newcastle-United/overview) and [Manchester United](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/12/Manchester-United/overview) looking to stay within touching distance of the top. [Everton](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/7/Everton/overview), led by new manager [Sean Dyche](https://www.premierleague.com/managers/8250/Sean-Dyche/overview), taking on leaders [Arsenal](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/1/Arsenal/overview). [West Ham United](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/25/West-Ham-United/overview) side hovering one point above the drop zone, while Man Utd, in fourth, face [Crystal Palace](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/6/Crystal-Palace/overview) at Old Trafford. [David Fofana](https://www.premierleague.com/players/112581/David-Datro-Fofana/stats) was denied a debut goal by [Tim Ream](https://www.premierleague.com/players/4276/Tim-Ream/stats)'s goalline clearance. [Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.premierleague.com/players/11373/Kepa-Arrizabalaga/stats) making a fingertip save to deny Fulham's [Andreas Pereira](https://www.premierleague.com/players/10476/Andreas-Pereira/stats). [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.premierleague.com/players/63741/Enzo-Fern%C3%A1ndez/stats) made his Chelsea debut following his [club-record arrival on Deadline Day](https://www.premierleague.com/news/3043376), while [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.premierleague.com/players/53991/Mykhailo-Mudryk/stats) started for the first time. [Noni Madueke](https://www.premierleague.com/players/67407/Noni-Madueke/stats) replaced Mudryk for the second half, and in so doing became the 31st player used by Chelsea in the Premier League this season, their most in a campaign since 1996/97.

LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez shone on his debut and some other new faces hinted at their potential but, after a 300 million pounds ...

and what we can do as a team," the Portuguese coach said. we deserved the result." Chelsea are currently nine points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United who have a game in hand. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story "From the first minute the players understood really well the plan and they executed really well," Silva said. "What we need to do now is gel the team.

Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on February 3, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.

Hakim Ziyech plays a delightful ball over the top to Kai Havertz who lifts it over Leno but his effort rattles the post and goes back into play! The visitors defended superbly - particularly in the second half as they frustrated a Chelsea side eager to kick start a good run of form. The 20-year-old was able to take it around goalkeeper Bernd Leno before striking towards goal but Tim Ream was on hand with a goal-saving clearance. It was the closest the Argentine came to getting his first goal for the club. It was the first warning shot from Marco Silva's side who looked to pose a threat on the counter. Fernandez came close to a dream debut goal after 70 minutes as his whipped effort from distance flew just past the far post.

Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has said he remains "confident" his side can make a push to qualify for Champions League football next season, d.

"I think you have to look at it all in terms of transfer fees and salaries" Potter said. "That's the challenge, that's what we have to do. I need to focus on the next day, the training session and the next game." "He doesn't know us, we don't know him so well but I think you can see flashes of his quality and personality. "What we need to do now is gel the team," Potter added. When asked if he was confident the team could still qualify for next season's Champions League, Potter said: "I'm confident with the potential we have.

Enzo Fernandez was handed his Chelsea debut on Friday. Fernandez was named in Chelsea's starting XI to face Fulham three days after signing for the Blues.

After their lavish January spending, a new-look Chelsea side toiled to a goalless draw against west London rivals Fulham, although Enzo Fernandez did ...

The second half was similarly fractious and cagey, with a raft of chances arriving in the latter stages. After Kepa Arrizabalaga had got down expertly to turn a fierce Andreas Pereira strike round the post, the Argentine's long ball played Mason Mount in but Kai Havertz was unable to finish from his cut-back on the stretch. A feisty first half produced few chances, but Enzo was at the heart of the best of them.

Enzo Fernandez, the Premier League's record signee, enjoyed a promising debut for Chelsea, though familiar issues in front of goal remain.

[David Datro Fofana](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/301047/david-datro-fofana) went close late on, when he showed skill in rounding goalkeeper [Bernd Leno](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153765/Bernd-Leno) only for [Tim Ream](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/146290/Tim-Ream) to block his shot on the line. [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/285450/Enzo-Fernández), the new Premier League record signee who arrived in the final minutes of Tuesday's transfer deadline day. Fulham fans are wrong -- for a start, there are three Premier League sides in west London -- but Fulham remain on top of the pack. That rate is even more shocking when you consider no Premier League club has taken a higher percentage of their shots inside the box over that span (76.4%). will be using this week to train and for his new players to get to know each other before they travel to West Ham for a London derby on Feb. Left out were new boys [Malo Gusto](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/308947/Malo-Gusto) and [Andrey Santos](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/314858/Andrey-Santos), with Joao Felix absent due to a red card on his debut. He failed to convert a diving shot at the back post early on, and then missed again moments later with a turn and volley. Last month, they beat Chelsea 2-1 at Craven Cottage in what was their first Premier League victory over the Blues since March 2006. 11) and Tottenham (Feb. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Kai Havertz](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz) missed a trio of chances in the first half as Chelsea were frustrated by a resolute, counterattacking Fulham side.

After their lavish January spending, a new-look Chelsea side toiled to a goalless draw against west London rivals Fulham, although Enzo Fernandez did ...

The second half was similarly fractious and cagey, with a raft of chances arriving in the latter stages. After Kepa Arrizabalaga had got down expertly to turn a fierce Andreas Pereira strike round the post, the Argentine's long ball played Mason Mount in but Kai Havertz was unable to finish from his cut-back on the stretch. A feisty first half produced few chances, but Enzo was at the heart of the best of them.

Enzo Fernandez made his Chelsea debut after becoming the most expensive player in British football history with a 107 million move ($132 million) from Benfica ...

"New players are adapting to a new country and a new league. We feel we have a very strong group of players. We have to gel and become a really good team. Madueke was introduced in his place and Potter also threw on Raheem Sterling from the bench on the hour mark in the search for a winner. "The decision we took in the window you can see the profile in terms of age. Chelsea's record investment of over 300 million in the January window took the total spend on players in their first season under new ownership to over half a billion.

After their lavish January spending, a new-look Chelsea side toiled to a goalless draw against west London rivals Fulham, although Enzo Fernandez did ...

The second half was similarly fractious and cagey, with a raft of chances arriving in the latter stages. After Kepa Arrizabalaga had got down expertly to turn a fierce Andreas Pereira strike round the post, the Argentine's long ball played Mason Mount in but Kai Havertz was unable to finish from his cut-back on the stretch. A feisty first half produced few chances, but Enzo was at the heart of the best of them.

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez shone on his debut and some other new faces hinted at their potential but, after a 300 million pounds ($361.53 million) January.

and what we can do as a team,” the Portuguese coach said. “Our organisation was really good and … Chelsea are currently nine points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United who have a game in hand.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is convinced Chelsea are trying to get rid of him after he was dropped from their Champions League squad.

They have been drawn against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League round of 16. He was left out of [Friday night's Premier League draw with Fulham](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-fulham-winners-losers-ratings/blt4978b75003392542) altogether. Everything is up for grabs." Yes [he can fit in the system], everything is up for grabs and needs to train like today. Whichever decision there was always going to be a debate. It was my decision, a tough decision.

Chelsea are set to ask for an exemption to Premier League spending rules despite their lavish outlay since Todd Boehly took ownership of the club.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The measures were imposed due to the oligarch's links to Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces in February 2022, with Chelsea punished as a result. The Blues have come under plenty of scrutiny for their spending habits, but they are planning on asking for an exemption from the Premier League's spending rules after previous owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the British government last year, according to the Chelsea have splashed more than £600 million ($723m) in the last two transfer windows on 17 new players, including eight in January.

Chelsea opened themselves up to some friendly trolling from west London rivals Fulham on Twitter following their draw in the Premier League.

The replies were turned off, but Fulham responded via quote tweet with a picture of Kenny Tete, their own right-back who won player of the match after a staunch display at the back for his side. Their twitter account posted a picture of James as he played 59 minutes on his comeback from injury on Friday night against Fulham, with the caption: "Reply with a better RB." THE BIGGER PICTURE: James has endured an injury-hit season, being sidelined for extended periods twice since October.