Chelsea assess defensive options ahead of January window
Chelsea are continuing to assess defensive options before January, with Jarrad Branthwaite and Nnamdi Collins among the players being considered.
Chelsea are continuing to assess defensive options before January, with Jarrad Branthwaite and Nnamdi Collins among the players being considered.
TEAMtalk, citing CaughtOffside, said Lisandro Martinez has agreed personal terms in principle with Atletico Madrid, though no official club contact has happened.
After Manchester United's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Bryan Mbeumo said the squad still trust each other and praised the team's mentality.
After Manchester United lost 2-0 to Chelsea on 31 October, Peter Schmeichel blamed Lisandro Martinez, while Michael Carrick pointed to the first goal as a big moment.
Chelsea won 2-0 against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, leaving United without a win in nine games in all competitions.
Chelsea went out of the League Cup to Liverpool on Wednesday night, and Xabi Alonso's post-match remarks were followed by comments from Asmir Begovic and a fan on talkSPORT.
TEAMtalk reported that Chelsea are considering moving on from Malo Gusto and Wesley Fofana, while Manchester City are preparing a possible January move for Gusto.
Liverpool reached the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield and a 6-5 win in the penalty shootout.