"People say they [Chelsea] are stockpiling in certain positions, but that might look very differently when when players are shifted.

There are clubs that I speak to who say, look, Chelsea were mocked in certain quarters for the long contract, their attempts to bring the wage bill down, and what appeared to be crazy recruitment, but then now looking at it and saying, actually, we need to take a bit of a leaf out there."

🔗 David Ornstein - The Athletic

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"On Chelsea's project, Naturally, mistakes will be made within that. There'll be experiments that don't work out. There'll be many players that do. Some of them won't work initially, but will longer term.

You've seen like Caicedo blossoming now, for example, and so there's a bit of trial and error in it, and when you're signing players who have market value, and I guess with this sort of American mentality and the need to trade in this PSR era, which more clubs are learning now, it is not something Chelsea are afraid to do."

"Although it may have appeared a bit chaotic in that earlier year or two, I think things have settled down somewhat, despite what you might see on social media and people making all sorts of jokes, but Chelsea appeared to have the last laugh in terms of qualifying for the Champions League and forming a side that is looking increasingly competitive."

🔗 David Ornstein - The Athletic

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🚨 Multiple news outlets have confirmed that Liverpool striker Diogo Jota has tragically died in a car crash alongside his brother.

Jota got married just 5 days ago. 💔💔

RIP, Jota 🕊

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Statement | Chelsea FC

"Everyone at Chelsea FC is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre.

Our thoughts go out to their family, friends and all at Liverpool FC at this incredibly difficult time." 💙

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"Chelsea's plan has always been, to sort of get a young group of players together so that they can grow together."

"Chelsea don't want this to be just a one-hit, one-season success. They want a sustained period of being able to challenge for trophies."

"I think there is a growing belief within the group, and we saw that again against Benfica in very trying circumstances the other night."

"I think that group, a few months ago would have lost that game. But I think there's that inner belief now that's growing again. This group of young players are growing together. And, and are getting better together."

🔗 Simon Johnson - The Athletic

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🚨 Understand Strasbourg agreed €7.5m plus €1m deal to sign defender Soumaila Coulibaly from Borussia Dortmund.

Deal in place between clubs, not a loan from Chelsea but direct move to Strasbourg.

5 year contract.

🔗 Fabrizio Romano

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🗣 Dewsbury-Hall:

"Nobody is overlooking Palmeiras and we have seen South American teams in this tournament have been really strong."

"It’s a challenge I’m looking forward to, and the lads are also looking forward to. So we will make sure we’re all ready for it."

"It was the first time I have ever started a game at 4pm and finished it at 9pm! It was crazy, a really weird situation. "

"But it felt nice that even though we were waiting in the changing room for two hours, we came out and eventually got the job done."

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Joao Pedro converted 21 per cent of his shots into goals last season — a better rate than all of Chelsea’s forwards.

🔗 The Athletic

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Ahead of today’s training session, Chelsea Football Club held a minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva.

Our thoughts are with their friends and family. 💙

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🎙 Enzo Maresca will hold his pre-Palmeiras press conference from 12.30am [UK] Friday morning.

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"Just watched the session and clear the mood was very subdued as Chelsea's players reflect on losing a rival, friend and colleague. The football community is small and they invariably know each other. A really sad day for the Premier League and the wider football community."

🔗 Nizaar Kinsella - BBC Sport

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🚨Alireza Faghani will referee Palmeiras vs Chelsea.

Previous CWC Matches:

Al Ahly 0-0 Inter Miami (5 Yellows)
Bayern 2-1 Boca Juniors (4 Yellows)

Referees in the Australian A-League.

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🚨Romeo Lavia spotted here but He ain’t wearing a football boot. 😬

🔗 BBC Sport

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Statement | Borussia Dortmund

"Borussia Dortmund's offensive player Jamie Gittens (20) is about to move to the English first division team FC Chelsea. All parties involved agreed on this on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale (USA). The contractual details are still to be processed."

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🗣️ Dortmund Sport Director Kehl:

"The talks with Chelsea were challenging, but ultimately we are happy that we can probably realize our economic ideas and then have planning security, Jamie is an excellent player who has given us a lot of joy. He now wants to take the next step in his career at Chelsea, and we wish him all the best and much success”

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🚨🔵 Understand Chelsea will pay £48.5m fixed fee plus £3.5m add-ons for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.

Borussia Dortmund will also have a sell-on clause.

🔗 Fabrizio Romano

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🗣️ Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira on Estevao Willian:

"Look, I don't speak with him. He knows what he needs to do for tomorrow. I hope he gives his best for the owners of Chelsea - he has potential and lots of quality. It will be an opportunity for him to show how good he is.”

"Maybe he can score a goal to say goodbye to our fans."

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🗣 Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira:

“Let's join together as Brazilians and Americans against the English on Independence Day tomorrow.”

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