Lampard’s long-term left-back dilemma

Marcos Alonso has looked back to his best in recent weeks. Well, until Wednesday night when he gave away what most...

Marc Guehi emergence shows defensive depth at Stamford Bridge

Many Chelsea fans wouldn’t have known the name Addji Keaninkin Marc-Israel Guehi, at the start of season. If you follow the youth...

Frank Lampard promises an important role for emerging young star

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has urged Callum Hudson-Odoi to commit his long-term future to the club, given he will be...

Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City: Three observations from Community Shield defeat

Chelsea slumped to their fifth consecutive defeat in a Community Shield game, as Manchester City comfortably beat us 2-0 on Sunday....

Community Shield preview: Who’s available, and how will Maurizio Sarri set up?

Club football is finally back! The official curtain raiser to the 2018/19 campaign sees Chelsea square off against Manchester City on...

Is Callum Hudson-Odoi ready for starting place at Chelsea?

It’s an extremely rare sight to see Hector Bellerin, one of the fastest defenders in the world, getting beaten for pace...

Top 5 candidates to replace Antonio Conte as Chelsea manager

It would be very surprising if Antonio Conte remained at the helm at Stamford Bridge. To be very honest, I’m very...

Chelsea’s longest-serving player set to leave the club

Goalkeeper Matej Delac has signed a contract to join Danish side AC Horsens in the summer, according to internet-based newspaper Bold.dk. The Croatian,...

5 players we need to replace this summer

There is a lot of deadwood in the current squad, and if we really want to elevate ourselves to being one...

AVB on McEachran: “His Brain Is Five Yards Ahead”

It’s no secret to anyone who reads TheChelseaBlog that I genuienly believe the sun shines out of Josh McEachran’s rear end...

Is ‘Radical’ Really Not Required At Chelsea?

I’m going to have a moan. I know we’re barely into pre-season, I know it’s early days for AVB, I know...

Do Chelsea Youngsters Really Stand A Chance?

Fabio Borini was one of Chelsea’s younger players who prompted a bit of debate amongst supporters over the past season. On...

What’s Next For Chelsea’s Youngsters?

I’ve supported Chelsea a long time now (a bloody long time actually) but in all those years, I can’t ever remember...

TCB 2010 Awards: Most Promising Youngster

Nominees: Jeffrey Bruma, Gael Kakuta, Patrick van Aanholt, Josh McEachran.… Read More

Who Is Nathan Ake?

Chelsea have agreed a deal to bring Nathan Ake to Stamford Bridge ahead of his 16th birthday in February. Feyenoord sporting...

Abramovich Patience Pays Off For Chelsea

I have to admit I’ve never had a lot of time for Frank Arnesen. Being at Spurs, I never really wanted...

Ancelotti Gives Priority To Youth

Yes, here we are again. Another youth rant. But this time there is a lot more potential to the story.… Read...

Chelsea: The Age Old Question…..

Some 18 months ago now, TheChelseaBlog was talking about the need for us to introduce some of our younger players into...

Why Ancelotti Is Right Not To Splash The Cash

TheChelseaBlog always welcomes comments and opinions from supporters everywhere and another new feature this season will be regular posts from guest...