Reports in the Netherlands this morning state that Mexican Under-20 World Cup star Ulises Dávila has agreed a deal with Chelsea and will spend the 2011-12 season on loan at their affiliate club Vitesse Arnhem. De Telegraaf led the way in reporting that the Blues have agreed a €2m deal with Guadalajara for the services of the exciting forward, and that the deal should be concluded this week. Dávila would…
In The News: Mikel, Modric & Safe Hands
Some good news to start of this little round-up of the stories doing the rounds is that Mikel’s father has been found. Michael Obi was taken ten days ago and Mikel received a hefty ransom demand last week. Despite his anguish, Mikel played for Chelsea only a day after learning of the kidnapping. Upon hearing the news, the Nigerian’s management company issued the following statement; “John Obi Mikel would like…
Injury Strikes Again For Phillip
Chelsea’s Reserve team striker Adam Phillip is unfortunately set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury during training on Monday morning. The 20 year-old revealed on his personal Twitter account that he has damaged his cruciate and medial knee ligaments and faces between six and nine months out of action. It’s the third time since 2008 that the forward has suffered a serious knee…
Kalas Joins Vitesse On Loan
Chelsea’s teenage central defender Tomas Kalas has this afternoon joined Eredivisie outfit Vitesse Arnhem on a season-long loan. The Dutch club have confirmed the move on their official website and will officially present the player later on Monday. Kalas, 18, signed for the Blues last summer but only arrived in England in January of 2011 after spending the first half of the campaign with his former club Sigma Olomouc, for…
Rights – And Wrongs
And we’re off! Boooo!! With the second game under our belt, it feels like the season really is underway. So it’s welcome back to Saturday afternoons following Chelsea through sun or rain – or even just in front of the pc or telly. Welcome back to the sea of blue along the Fulham Road. Welcome back to the excitement. To the emotion. To the ardent fans. And to a small…
Rajkovic Set For German Move
Respected Dutch football source Voetbal International are this evening reporting that Slobodan Rajkovic has signed for Hamburger SV. The 22 year-old Serbian international is believed to have agreed terms on a four-year deal with the Bundesliga side having failed to secure a work permit to continue his career with Chelsea. Loan spells at PSV Eindhoven, FC Twente (twice) and Vitesse Arnhem were not enough for Rajkovic to convince the Home…
The Wisdom Of Salomon
Never in recent memory has a player divided opinion amongst the Chelsea faithful as much as Salomon Kalou. The West Brom match however, may have been a tipping point for many who’ve otherwise sat on the fence until now. Generally regarded as poor against Stoke, grumbles were heard when his name was announced in the starting line-up, with questions of ‘why?’ and ‘how?’ Malouda didn’t set the world alight against…
The Loan Report: August 15-21
The Loan Reports is back. Every Sunday evening during the 2011-12 season, TheChels.net will take a look at Chelsea’s young loanees as they extend and further their developments by taking in spells away from Stamford Bridge. Two reserve team players headed out this week to take the current total at other clubs to five, and it’s a tally which is only going to grow in the coming weeks, with up…
Malouda Spares Villas-Boas Blushes
The first home match of the season, against opponents we always score against and beat, looked to be the perfect antidote after the stalemate against Stoke. Chelsea lined up with Hilario replacing the injured Cech in goal, with Bosingwa continuing at right back, Alex and Terry in the middle with Cole on the left. Ramires, Lampard and Mikel continued in the middle with Torres up front, Anelka to the right…
Youth Team Season Preview: Part Three – Breaking Down Chelsea
To complete our preview of the forthcoming Premier Academy League, we take a look at Chelsea themselves. The Under-18s have a new manager and eleven new first year scholars, but very little will actually change. Adrian Viveash steps up from the Under-16 ranks to fill Dermot Drummy’s post, with the ex-Arsenal man taking over at Reserve level. That in turn means he will once again be working with a group…