Reliable Chelsea journalist Ben Jacobs appeared on the London is Blue podcast and was asked about a number of different topics. One such area was the goalkeeping department where he named Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili and Villarreal’s Filip Jorgensen as the main targets to watch in that position.
Villarreal narrowly missed out on qualifying for Europe in the 2023-24 season, but the signs are there for Marcelino Garcia Toral’s side to be back at the top-end of the table in 2024-25.
This season, Villarreal were one of the worst teams in La Liga defensively, but it has not stopped, goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from impressing across the continent.
At the start of the 2023-24 season, Filip Jorgensen made the step up from Villarreal B to the first team, where he was instilled as the permanent first-choice goalkeeper, ahead of veteran stopper Pepe Reina.
Interest is growing in Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jrgensen. The 22 year-old has enjoyed a superb breakthrough season with the Yellow Submarine. Relevo says Chelsea are now challenging for Jrgensen.
Villarreal coach Marcelino admits they could lose Alexander Sorloth this summer. Atletico Madrid are interested in the Norway international. Srloth, who arrived at Villarreal this summer, is on a contract that runs until 2028.
Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso is a target for Real Betis. Marca says Real Betis want to sign the midfielder for next season. In addition, the Spanish club have already contacted Tottenham to inquire about the midfielder's availability and price.
Real Betis are set to have a very busy summer transfer window, and one key deal they hope to do involves the sale of Nabil Fekir, who has attracted interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia over the last few months.
When Jurgen Klopp first took charge of Liverpool in 2015, the squad was lacking in quality and belief. The Reds had lost their top 2 goalscorers from the previous season in Steven Gerrard and Raheem Sterling.
On Monday, Luis de la Fuente will announce his Spain squad for Euro 2024. While the vast majority can predict most players that will be on the plane to Germany, there are certainly some areas that are harder to call – midfield is one of those.
Marcelino says he's fully committed to Villarreal next season. There has been talk of the coach stepping down this summer. But he said: If I said I'm leaving and then staying?
The news of Mauricio Pochettino leaving Chelsea has left the team in shock. Many players were caught off guard and did not know their manager was about to depart.
Xavi Hernandez’s precarious situation at Barcelona continues to dominate the news waves in Spain, with many giving their take on the matter. The latest to do so is Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral.
Atletico Madrid are eyeing Villarreal striker Alexander Sorloth. Marca says Atltico Madrid are focusing on signing Srloth. The Norway striker netted four goals against Real Madrid last weekend (the match ended 4-4).
When one thinks about Chelsea and rivalry in the same sentence, they automatically thinks of Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur. One would not so easily think of Leeds United, even though the Chelsea and Leeds rivalry is quite brutal.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is shocked by manager Mauricio Pochettino's departure. It's emerged Chelsea's players first learned of the decision on social media.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has demanded the club make big money moves this summer. The Australian believes they have to splash the cash if they are to catch the top Premier League sides.
Chelsea finished the 2023-24 campaign on a high note, sneaking into the Premier League top six and earning a spot in Europe for next season. But, overall, the club did not live up to expectations, which has resulted in Mauricio Pochettino leaving Stamford Bridge.
Moises Caicedo scored his first goal for Chelsea in spectacular fashion, stunning fans and players alike with a goal from the halfway line. This memorable moment occurred during Chelsea’s match against Bournemouth.
Villarreal coach Marcelino had mixed emotions after their 4-4 draw with Real Madrid. Alexander Sorloth scored all four goals for the hosts on the day. Marcelino was very critical of his team for their first half, in which they showed "very little intensity and solidarity.
Real Madrid striker Joselu was happy scoring in Sunday's 4-4 draw at Villarreal. Joselu says not losing was important on the day. He stated, "I thought the first half was very good.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists he enjoyed their 4-4 draw at Villarreal. Arda Guler scored twice for Real, with Alexander Sorloth hitting all four goals for Villarreal.
Alexander Sorloth struck four times in 17 minutes to help his side fight back and snatch a 4-4 home draw against champions Real Madrid on Sunday.
With the season coming to an end it’s time for some top FPL Gameweek 38 tips. This is a look at the top three Chelsea players to start as they host Bournemouth in their final outing of the campaign.
Amidst swirling speculation surrounding the future of Christian Pulisic, the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) star finds himself at a crossroads as uncertainty looms over his tenure at AC Milan.
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