Gianfranco Zola predicts how Chelsea’s 2026/27 season under Xabi Alonso will go
Xabi Alonso is yet to even officially sign in as the new Chelsea manager, although club legend Gianfranco Zola is optimistic that he will enjoy…
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Gary Lineker compares ‘super’ player Chelsea once bought for £4.5m to Diego Maradona
Chelsea have made some wonderful signings over the last 30 years, many of which were under the stewardship of Roman Abramovich. But Gary Lineker has…
Gianfranco Zola explains why Chelsea should beat Napoli and picks £25m player as pivotal
Chelsea are preparing for what could be Liam Rosenior’s toughest and most important game so far. A trip to Napoli in the Champions League, the…
How Gianfranco Zola knew Enzo Maresca was a ‘serious coach’ even before he joined Chelsea
Many thought Chelsea were taking a gamble when they appointed Enzo Maresca as their manager in 2024. Maresca had never managed in the Premier League…
Gianfranco Zola shares how he thinks Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian can play together at Chelsea
Chelsea fans have not seen too much of Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian in the same team this season. Palmer has missed most of the…
Gianfranco Zola admits he’s now changed his mind about Reece James at Chelsea
Chelsea captain Reece James is giving anyone who doubted him a timely reminder that he is clearly one of the best players in the Premier…
Gianfranco Zola names Chelsea star as his favourite player, he loves his ‘unpredictability’
For all of the criticism that Chelsea’s sporting directors receive, they have managed to put together a really strong attack. Since being handed positions at…
Gianfranco Zola shares what he likes so much about Estevao Willian after Barcelona display
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is the latest to sing the praises of Estevao Willian. Much of the attention after this dominant 3-0 win has been…
Gianfranco Zola thinks Chelsea can be competitive without Cole Palmer partly thanks to one player
Chelsea have won the majority of their Premier League games this season, and they have done so without their talisman Cole Palmer. So far, Chelsea…
Gianfranco Zola tipped him to become a Chelsea star, he went on to become a one-cap wonder for England
Chelsea’s expensive and talented first team squad sees them frequently lose a host of players when the international break comes around. 13 Chelsea players are…
