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Romano: Xabi Alonso is the only candidate to have directly met Chelsea in a highly productive meeting. New manager appointment is a matter of days now.
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Daily Discussion Thread
# Daily Discussion Thread
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[Matt Law] 🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea aim to appoint new manager within days of the FA CUP Final amid optimism Alonso may be ready to join. 2-3 ready-made players to be targeted this summer. The new head coach will have a big say in who they are and the types of characters and players he wants.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/05/15/xabi-alonso-frontrunner-chelsea-land-manager-fa-cup-final/
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[Nizaar Kinsella] Estevao Willian avoids surgery on hamstring injury
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c152kww1y2qo
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Nizaar Kinsella: He grew up watching the Premier League, which is why he chose Watford, and when he says it is a dream to play for Chelsea, he means it.
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Levi Colwill was included in Thomas Tuchel’s 55-man provisional squad which he had to submit to FIFA this week – to be cut to 26 for the World Cup – and England’s manager will be at Wembley for FA Cup final. @- Kieran Gill
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What specific reason will you remember this season for? Tosin: Saturday. Cole Palmer: That could be aura!!
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Gusto and Kanté in France’s squad for the World Cup
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[Pol Ballus/The Athletic] It is understood Chelsea will not entertain enquiries for Joao Pedro and he will not be for sale at all.
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Justin Rose showing up to 2026 PGA Championship in Blue
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[The Times] Chelsea are making progress with Xabi Alonso, but the Spaniard is seeking “assurances” before formally agreeing to become their new head coach.
https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/chelsea-talks-xabi-alonso-manager-9nhsrzm35
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[Kieran Gill] Chelsea injury latest – Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho are back in training + Reece James and Levi Colwill are available for the FA Cup final
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[Free To Read] Joao Pedro’s rise, by those who know him: ‘Big games, for Chelsea or Brazil, are his natural habitat’
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7272519/2026/05/14/joao-pedro-chelsea-fa-cup-final/?unlocked_article_code=1.iVA.d49V.RrutB4oo1w9n&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_reddit&smid=re-share-ta
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Fabrizio Romano : Chelsea have had a direct meeting with Xabi Alonso and final decision is expected very soon. #CFC plan to announce their next manager before the World Cup, talks are accelerating. Chelsea also spoke to Iraola, Glasner and Marco Silva as part of their list.
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Ben Jacobs: 🚨 Chelsea closing in on an agreement with Xabi Alonso to become head coach. Club’s full focus is now on the FA Cup Final, but talks have advanced and will resume following Saturday’s game at Wembley. #CFC want a quick appointment. 🤝
https://x.com/jacobsben/status/2055419081327599696?s%3D12
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[Official Website] Garnacho: "I remember that day – playing at Wembley against Manchester City, The stadium was full and I scored the first goal. To win the trophy was incredible and a moment I had dreamed about."
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[Athletic FC] Stewart and Shields have much higher approval ratings internally than they do among Chelsea supporters disaffected by the club’s recruitment and broader decision-making.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7279136/2026/05/15/chelsea-manchester-city-blueco-obsession/
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Lauren James has been named Chelsea FC Women's Player of the Season for 2026
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The Athletic: Barcelona are aware it would not be an easy task to sign Joao Pedro. It is understood Chelsea will not entertain any enquiries for him this summer and that he will not be for sale at all.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7275553/2026/05/13/barcelona-summer-transfers-rashford-lewandowski-ter-stegen/
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How Xabi Alonso's 'Gegenpress' Could TRANSFORM Chelsea
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Mike Penders makes Belgium World Cup Squad
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End of an era. Goodbye to the best to ever do it 💙
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Thank you for everything you've done for this club, Sam
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[Steinberg] Xabi Alonso earns backing of Chelsea players as talks with club progress
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/14/xabi-alonso-backing-chelsea-players-talks-club-progress-reece-james-fa-cup-final
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Matt Law: Chelsea are considering sticking with the favoured system of Xabi Alonso – one of the frontrunners for the club’s permanent head coach post – for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/05/14/chelsea-fa-cup-final-back-three-xabi-alonso-favoured-system/
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Pre-Match Thread Chelsea vs Manchester City - FA Cup Final
# FA Cup - Final
16 May 2026
🕕 Kick Off: 15:00 BST
ℹ️ Venue: Wembley Stadium
ℹ️ Referee: Darren England
Links
📺 Where To Watch
ℹ️ Discord Server
📝Requesting a Match Thread
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Looking at this now, so Fernando Torres gives the ball away and continue his run to the middle while we were defending with our lives. It paid off anyway, just didn't notice it at that time 😅😅😅
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Daily Discussion Thread
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