
Chelsea confirm scaled-back pre-season plans as tour is ruled out after Club World Cup exploits under Enzo Maresca
Chelsea have confirmed they will be 'staying close to home' for a scaled-back pre-season after their Club World Cup exploits.
Chelsea have confirmed they will be 'staying close to home' for a scaled-back pre-season after their Club World Cup exploits.
Chelsea's stunning victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup shocked much of the football world, as few expected them to overcome the reigning European champions in such emphatic fashion. Now, Italian legend Christian Vieri has backed them to build on that momentum and, under Enzo Maresca's inspiring guidance, win the Premier League in the 2025-26 campaign.
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly reflected on his team winning the Club World Cup in New Jersey, beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final. The American businessman was overjoyed as the Blues bagged their second title of the 2024-25 campaign. Boehly also heaped praise on all the Blues stars while delivering his verdict on manager Enzo Maresca.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca claimed that winning the Club World Cup would be considered more prestigious than lifting the Champions League title in the coming years. The Italian coach also revealed his game plan that helped Chelsea thrash Paris Saint-Germain in the final at New Jersey on Sunday and win their second trophy of the 2024-25 campaign.
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto drew comparisons between former Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino and current manager Enzo Maresca as he aimed a veiled dig at the Argentine. Gusto made his debut for the West London side under Pochettino in the 2023-24 campaign but the French full-back hailed Maresca's tactics to be superior while crediting the Italian for taking the team to the Club World Cup final.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca all but confirmed the imminent sale of Noni Madueke to Arsenal ahead of his side's appearance in the Club World Cup final.
Great news for Chelsea! Moises Caicedo is back in full training, racing to recover for the Club World Cup final against PSG this weekend after a late knock in the Fluminense semi-final in New Jersey