Chelsea plus 360

08/19/2025

Arguably, Acheampong could be compared to any other Chelsea Central Back if he could replicate this same energy against big Clubs

08/18/2025

My view on Chelsea match yesterday against crystal palace

08/17/2025

I can't stop

08/16/2025

! Here’s the full Premier League schedule for Saturday, 16 August 2025:

# # EPL Schedule

Match UK Time (BST) Nigeria Time (WAT)

Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United 12:30 PM 12:30 PM
Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Fulham 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
Sunderland vs. West Ham United 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Burnley 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City 5:30 PM 5:30 PM

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Quick Recap

12:30 PM WAT – Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United

3:00 PM WAT – Brighton vs. Fulham; Sunderland vs. West Ham; Tottenham vs. Burnley

5:30 PM WAT – Wolves vs. Manchester City

08/16/2025

AMAZING HUGO EKITIKE OVERALL PERFORMANCE YESTERDAY AGAINST BOURNEMOUTH

Match Snapshot

Scored the opening goal in Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Bournemouth. A timely, well-executed strike.

Provided an assist, setting up Cody Gakpo for Liverpool’s second goal.

Active off-the-ball, pressing intensely—forcing mistakes and showing good movement/effort in buildup.

Notably standout, receiving praise and often termed the Player of the Match, with strong first impressions in his Premier League debut.

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Overall Performance Assessment

Aspect Score (1–10) Notes

Goal involvement 9 Scored + assist = direct impact on 50% of goals
Work rate & pressing 8 High energy and effective off-ball pressure
Technical ex*****on 8 Clinical finishing and quality pass for assist
Composure / impact 8 Strong debut, decisive plays at key moments
Defensive contribution 7 Contributed pressing, but less involved in deeper defensive phases

Overall Rating: 8.0 / 10

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Summary

Hugo Ekitike delivered a high-impact debut. Scoring and assisting shows not just finishing ability, but also vision and link-up play. Add in strong work rate and pressing, and he was more than just a goalscorer—he drove Liverpool’s attacking engine.

Little to fault really—perhaps minor tactical refinement as he adapts further. But yesterday, he was decisive, energizing, impressive.

Wrap: A strong 8/10 performance—one that sets a high bar for future matches.

08/12/2025

What’s Happening with Xavi Simons and Chelsea?

1. Chelsea’s Interest & Simons’s Position

Chelsea have shown serious interest in signing Xavi Simons, with initial talks underway with RB Leipzig and the player's camp. Simons is reportedly open to a move to Stamford Bridge.

Leipzig appear willing to entertain offers below €70 million (roughly £60 million) considering their missed European qualification.

2. Transfer Stage & Negotiations

As of early August, Chelsea were said to be ready to submit a formal offer, with a verbal agreement “almost done” between the clubs.

There are ongoing advanced talks, though neither party has confirmed an agreed fee publicly.

Simons was notably absent from Leipzig’s pre-season training and even updated his Instagram bio—both seen as signals that a move is close to happening.

3. Potential Deal Structure

Fee estimates vary, with figures around £61 million, equivalent to around €67–70 million, being widely mentioned.

Chelsea have reportedly explored using Christopher Nkunku in a swap-plus-cash deal, offering him—valued at about £40 million—plus additional money to Leipzig.

However, Leipzig has thus far refused swap proposals involving Nkunku, Chukwuemeka, and others. They insist on a straight cash deal.

4. Concerns & Delays

Some worrying flags: pundits have flagged possible attitude/temperament issues from Simons, based on previous reports from his time in Germany. While these are not confirmed, they could influence negotiations or final decision-making.

Chelsea may need to offload other attackers (like Nicolas Jackson, etc.) to make both tactical and financial room for Simons.

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Summary of the Situation

Up to today (August 12, 2025), there is no finalized deal yet. But:

Communications are advanced, with verbal agreement nearly reached.

Chelsea are preparing or readying an official bid.

Leipzig wants a straight cash deal (~£60m), no swaps.

Simons is motivated to leave, and Chelsea seems like a leading destination.

08/10/2025

08/09/2025

08/08/2025

Today’s Match: Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen

Result: Chelsea won 2–0 in a preseanson friendly at Stamford Bridge.

Estevão opened the scoring in the 17th (or 18th) minute, marking an impressive debut.

João Pedro sealed the win with a late goal in stoppage time.

It was a solid start for manager Enzo Maresca, with standout displays from youth players and new signings.

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What’s Next for Chelsea

Their next match is another friendly:

** vs AC Milan** at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 10, kick-off at 3:00 pm UK time.

The Premier League campaign then kicks off shortly afterward, in mid-August.

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Quick Recap:

Match Type Date Result

Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen Friendly (Pre-season) Today, Fri 8 Aug 2025 Chelsea 2–0 Leverkusen
Chelsea vs AC Milan Friendly (Pre-season) Sun 10 Aug 2025 Upcoming
Premier League starts Competitive Week of 16 Aug 2025 To determine

08/08/2025

As of August 8, 2025, Alejandro Garnacho has not been signed by Chelsea — but a transfer is actively in the works.

Here’s the current situation:

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Transfer Status: What’s Happening

Stage Status

Player Agreement : Garnacho has agreed personal terms with Chelsea and wants the move.
Chelsea’s Position They’re advancing discussions but haven’t completed the club-to-club deal yet. Financial constraints due to other priorities (like signing Xavi Simons) are slowing the process.
Manchester United’s Asking Price United value him at around £50 million. Reports mention they previously held out for as much as £70 million, but have since lowered to £50 million.
Chelsea’s Challenge They need to sell multiple players before committing to purchasing Garnacho. Their interest is strong, but the move hinges on freeing up funds.