Maurizio Sarri has arrived at the second international break having experience very few bumps in the road as Chelsea manager. After squeaking past Mol Vidi in the Europa League, Chelsea…
As a youngster showing signs of his potential, Callum Hudson-Odoi is a firm fan favourite. Following a pre-season under Maurizio Sarri in which he featured heavily, hopes were high that he'd…
Kepa Arrizabalaga's arrival at Stamford Bridge came with some serious pressure. After Thibaut Courtois' acrimonious exit from Chelsea, fans were excited for a new goalkeeper to come in. But after…
Because of Chelsea's strength in depth, players who aren't first-team regulars still are often called up for their national side. And the international break offers opportunities for these fringe players…
Since Frank Lampard and John Terry's departure from Chelsea, the only consistent member of the England squad for the Blues has been Gary Cahill. But after the announcement of Ross…
The international break can offer an opportunity for players to get game time they aren't getting at their club. Chelsea are a club with lots of international players, so even…
Everyone knows that Chelsea's academy produces excellent prospects. But it has been quite a while since a player has attracted as much attention as Mason Mount is right now. Mount's…
Athletes must have supreme confidence in their abilities to succeed at the highest level. But sometimes, it seems obvious that this confidence is blinding the player to the reality of…
Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu was impressive on international duty for Wales, once again proving why he is so highly rated. The 17 year-old played at centre back before moving to…
It has been a tough few months for the Italian national football team. Having failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958, the appointment of…