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Up the Blues 2025/26 Chelsea FC Season Long Thread - The Enzo Era Phase II
Posted on 7/21/25 at 11:04 am
Posted on 7/21/25 at 11:04 am
A very productive month in America brings the club another FIFA Club World Cup Championship
Chelsea FC becomes the first club to win every UEFA major club trophy
Trophies won since 1905
England First Division Championship
League Cup (5)
Second Division Championship (2)
Full Members Cup (2)
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (2)
Community Shield (4)
Premier League (5)
FA Cup (8)
UEFA Europa League (2)
UEFA Champions League (2)
UEFA Super Cup (2)
UEFA Conference League
FIFA Club World Cup (2)
new away kit
new home kit
Current Full Roster
First Team Roster
No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Spain ESP Robert Sánchez
3 DF Spain ESP Marc Cucurella
4 DF England ENG Tosin Adarabioyo
5 DF France FRA Benoît Badiashile
6 DF England ENG Levi Colwill
7 FW Portugal POR Pedro Neto
8 MF Argentina ARG Enzo Fernández (vice-captain)
9 FW England ENG Liam Delap
10 MF England ENG Cole Palmer
12 GK Denmark DEN Filip Jörgensen
14 MF Portugal POR Dário Essugo
15 FW Senegal SEN Nicolas Jackson
17 MF Brazil BRA Andrey Santos
18 FW France FRA Christopher Nkunku
19 DF France FRA Mamadou Sarr
20 FW Brazil BRA João Pedro
22 MF England ENG Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
23 DF England ENG Trevoh Chalobah
24 DF England ENG Reece James (captain)
25 MF Ecuador ECU Moisés Caicedo (3rd captain)
27 DF France FRA Malo Gusto
29 DF France FRA Wesley Fofana
30 DF Argentina ARG Aarón Anselmino
32 FW England ENG Tyrique George
34 DF England ENG Josh Acheampong
37 MF England ENG Omari Kellyman
38 FW Spain ESP Marc Guiu
39 GK Belgium BEL Mike Penders
44 GK United States USA Gabriel Slonina
45 MF Belgium BEL Roméo Lavia
MF Ecuador ECU Kendry Páez
FW Brazil BRA Estêvão
FW England ENG Jamie Gittens
This post was edited on 7/21/25 at 11:01 pm
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Posted on 7/21/25 at 11:38 am to supatigah
Woohoo! In this bitch! Look the F out EPL and Champions League!
Posted on 7/21/25 at 2:46 pm to In The Know
In. The World is Blue.
Posted on 7/21/25 at 3:56 pm to bulletprooftiger
Here we go
Posted on 7/21/25 at 9:21 pm to lsugorilla
We've won it all boys!
My kingdom for a world class center back!
My kingdom for a world class center back!
Posted on 7/22/25 at 6:45 am to supatigah
I’m going to hold off on my table predictions until the roster is settled.
That being said, this is a better / deeper version of last season.
The experience gained has been very beneficial.
While I believe that this team is capable of winning multiple EPL titles, to do so this year would be surprising to me. It will take a healthy campaign and a bit of luck.
As for the Champions League, I actually like our chances better there than in the league.
We are young enough not to realize that we aren’t supposed to win it.
Lastly, I predict at least one trophy this year (FA Cup?), maybe two (League Cup. or dare I say it…Champions League?).
I have been steadfast in my positive outlook on the Blues.
I see no reason not to be bullish on the squad for this upcoming year.
That being said, this is a better / deeper version of last season.
The experience gained has been very beneficial.
While I believe that this team is capable of winning multiple EPL titles, to do so this year would be surprising to me. It will take a healthy campaign and a bit of luck.
As for the Champions League, I actually like our chances better there than in the league.
We are young enough not to realize that we aren’t supposed to win it.
Lastly, I predict at least one trophy this year (FA Cup?), maybe two (League Cup. or dare I say it…Champions League?).
I have been steadfast in my positive outlook on the Blues.
I see no reason not to be bullish on the squad for this upcoming year.
This post was edited on 7/22/25 at 6:46 am
Posted on 7/22/25 at 6:48 am to RandySavage
quote:
My kingdom for a world class center back!
To win now, we need a world class CB, a world class keeper, and cover out left (unless Jackson plays out there as well up top, or…Mudryk comes back sooner than expected).
Posted on 7/22/25 at 7:15 am to supatigah
My current thoughts positionally
Keeper
1 GK Spain ESP Robert Sánchez
2 GK Denmark DEN Filip Jörgensen
CB
1 DF England ENG Levi Colwill
2 DF France FRA Wesley Fofana
DF England ENG Trevoh Chalobah
DF England ENG Tosin Adarabioyo
DF France FRA Benoît Badiashile
Right Back
1 DF England ENG Reece James (captain)
2 DF France FRA Malo Gusto
Left Back
1 DF Spain ESP Marc Cucurella
2 DF ?????? (Hato?)
Right “wing”
1 MF Portugal POR Pedro Neto
2 MF Brazil BRA Estêvão
Left “wing”
1 MF England ENG Jamie Gittens
2 MF ? (Jackson / George / Simons?)
Center Mids
1 MF Ecuador ECU Moisés Caicedo (3rd captain)
1 MF Argentina ARG Enzo Fernández (vice-captain)
2 MF Belgium BEL Roméo Lavia
2 MF Brazil BRA Andrey Santos
Attacking Mids
1 MF England ENG Cole Palmer
2 MF Brazil BRA João Pedro
3 MF England ENG Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Up top
1 FW Brazil BRA João Pedro
2 FW England ENG Liam Delap
3 FW Senegal SEN Nicolas Jackson
As for the rest of the roster, they will either be loaned out, sold, or get sporadic minutes. That includes talented players such as George, Guiu, Essugo, and Acheampong.
Our roster issues imho:
1. We lack consistent quality in goal
2. We lack cover for Cuch
3. We lack cover for Gittens
4. We are YOUNG at CB
Hopefully 2 and 3 are addressed in this transfer window (Simons / Hato?)
As for 1 and 4, Maresca seems willing to roll with things as is.
If 2 and 3 are addressed, we with have quality (or top shelf potential) everywhere on the pitch.
Keeper
1 GK Spain ESP Robert Sánchez
2 GK Denmark DEN Filip Jörgensen
CB
1 DF England ENG Levi Colwill
2 DF France FRA Wesley Fofana
DF England ENG Trevoh Chalobah
DF England ENG Tosin Adarabioyo
DF France FRA Benoît Badiashile
Right Back
1 DF England ENG Reece James (captain)
2 DF France FRA Malo Gusto
Left Back
1 DF Spain ESP Marc Cucurella
2 DF ?????? (Hato?)
Right “wing”
1 MF Portugal POR Pedro Neto
2 MF Brazil BRA Estêvão
Left “wing”
1 MF England ENG Jamie Gittens
2 MF ? (Jackson / George / Simons?)
Center Mids
1 MF Ecuador ECU Moisés Caicedo (3rd captain)
1 MF Argentina ARG Enzo Fernández (vice-captain)
2 MF Belgium BEL Roméo Lavia
2 MF Brazil BRA Andrey Santos
Attacking Mids
1 MF England ENG Cole Palmer
2 MF Brazil BRA João Pedro
3 MF England ENG Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Up top
1 FW Brazil BRA João Pedro
2 FW England ENG Liam Delap
3 FW Senegal SEN Nicolas Jackson
As for the rest of the roster, they will either be loaned out, sold, or get sporadic minutes. That includes talented players such as George, Guiu, Essugo, and Acheampong.
Our roster issues imho:
1. We lack consistent quality in goal
2. We lack cover for Cuch
3. We lack cover for Gittens
4. We are YOUNG at CB
Hopefully 2 and 3 are addressed in this transfer window (Simons / Hato?)
As for 1 and 4, Maresca seems willing to roll with things as is.
If 2 and 3 are addressed, we with have quality (or top shelf potential) everywhere on the pitch.
This post was edited on 7/22/25 at 7:16 am
Posted on 7/22/25 at 2:37 pm to jimmy the leg
quote:
world class CB, a world class keeper
Any rumors on any we potentially might get.
Sadly I don’t see a GK coming in with Sanchez performance in CWC.
Posted on 7/23/25 at 7:35 am to supatigah
In the few days after beating PSG, I heard/read numerous comments to the effect of, “Chelsea fans are really going to call themselves world champions for the next four years, aren’t they?”
Yes we are. And they would, too, if it was their team.
Yes we are. And they would, too, if it was their team.
This post was edited on 7/23/25 at 7:36 am
Posted on 7/23/25 at 8:26 am to ohiovol
It's going to be glorious
Posted on 7/24/25 at 7:45 am to RandySavage
A lot of chatter lately. Hato looks like a done deal. Felix looks gone. Simons is close. KDH to Fulham looks likely which I don’t like as he was a solid rotational guy for us and Enzo liked him. We still seem to have interest in Garnacho for some reason. ManU is interested in Jackson and we’ve valued him at 80-100MM. I’d be cool with hit if we got that kind of money for him although I know he can help this team. Carney looks to be gone as well. Still lots to unload.
Posted on 7/24/25 at 9:06 am to In The Know
quote:
We still seem to have interest in Garnacho for some reason
Why undo all the goodwill built over the summer?
quote:
Jackson and we’ve valued him at 80-100MM.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 1:52 pm to RandySavage
quote:
Jackson and we’ve valued him at 80-100MM.
Given the price of less proven forwards as of late, that is actually a low number imho.
I would suggest 100-120MM is the appropriate range.
That’s also why I would not sell him at this juncture.
By January, I believe that we get the 120MM from a desperate big club.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:07 pm to In The Know
quote:
We still seem to have interest in Garnacho for some reason.
I mean, isn’t he only like 21 years old?
He has starts on the left (16). right (12), and center (22) in his last 50 matches.
He could provide depth at three positions.
If the money is right, he isn’t a bad option imho.
Posted on 7/25/25 at 2:09 pm to lsugorilla
quote:
world class CB, a world class keeper
quote:
Any rumors on any we potentially might get.
Maresca seems to think that we already have him…Wesley Fofana. Provided, of course, that he isn’t injured for an extended period of time (yet again).
Posted on 7/25/25 at 9:10 pm to jimmy the leg
quote:
Wesley Fofana.
quote:
Provided, of course, that he isn’t injured
Posted on 7/26/25 at 2:06 am to jimmy the leg
Any rumors on a new keeper?
I also like garnocho he brings energy and grit. In my limited opinion ( I have not watched him extensively).
I also like garnocho he brings energy and grit. In my limited opinion ( I have not watched him extensively).
Posted on 7/26/25 at 7:06 am to RandySavage
I mean,
Caicedo and James were out for a year. They came back and were instrumental in this years success. I’m assuming that Fofana will eventually recover.
At this point though, you are right and that he seems to be made of glass.
Caicedo and James were out for a year. They came back and were instrumental in this years success. I’m assuming that Fofana will eventually recover.
At this point though, you are right and that he seems to be made of glass.
Posted on 7/26/25 at 7:09 am to lsugorilla
quote:
Any rumors on a new keeper?
Maresca seems happy with Sanchez. As such, I don’t see us signing one.
quote:
I also like garnocho he brings energy and grit.
Yeah, he is a bit of a shithouser.
I don’t mind that aspect of his game. His versatility, and age, make him an attractive target.
Him being run off from
Man U is a bonus.
I would imagine that it is a humbling experience, and one that will motivate.
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