Welcome to A Week in Chelsea FC, a weekly roundup of all the goings on at Chelsea Football Club, from Saturday to Friday.
Saturday, 14th of September, 2013
Samuel Eto'o made his Chelsea debut away to Everton, a game that was lost 1-0 thanks to a Steven Naismith header on the brink of half time.
Manager Jose Mourinho said that poor finishing was the problem as Chelsea had 22 shots, but only 6 were on target. Gareth Barry did particularly well to stop Samuel Eto'o from scoring.
Tuesday, 17th of September, 2013
Demba Ba revealed that he was looking forward to joining Arsenal, but as we all know the move fell threw at the last minute. Ba had completed a medical for his loan move but Mourinho decided not to strengthen his title rivals after their purchase of Mesut Özil. Ba then refused to move to a non Champions League club, forcing Chelsea to send Romelu Lukaku out instead.
Mourinho described his squad as 'beautiful, young eggs who need a mum, or in this case, a dad'.
Wednesday, 18th of September, 2013
Chelsea under 19s played Basel in the first game of the inaugural UEFA Youth League, a shadow of the senior Champions League. Chelsea ran out 4-0 winners at Cobham, with John Swift, Islam Feruz, Alex Kiwomya and an OG from a Basel defender.
Unfortunately this did not lead to a win for the senior team in the same fixture, who lost 2-1 after leading at half time. Oscar got a goal minutes before half time, but Mohamed Salah and Marco Streller scored for the hosts halfway through the second half. It was a poor performance and Chelsea couldn't find the mental strength to come back. Willian made his debut and Marco Van Ginkel made his first start. They both put in decent showings. Goals are available here.
Thursday, 19th of September, 2013
Chelsea confirmed that youngster Nathaniel Chalobah would be loaned to Nottingham Forest for the year. Chalobah, who played under Zola at Watford last year, will wear the number 7 shirt. Chalobah has never made a professional start for Chelsea but played some part in the preseason friendlies of Asia.
Friday, 20th of September, 2013
Mourinho confirmed that the whole squad was available for the visit of Fulham on Saturday at 17:30.
Chelsea play away to Swindon Town in the League Cup on Wednesday evening.
Saturday, 14th of September, 2013
Samuel Eto'o made his Chelsea debut away to Everton, a game that was lost 1-0 thanks to a Steven Naismith header on the brink of half time.
Tuesday, 17th of September, 2013
Demba Ba revealed that he was looking forward to joining Arsenal, but as we all know the move fell threw at the last minute. Ba had completed a medical for his loan move but Mourinho decided not to strengthen his title rivals after their purchase of Mesut Özil. Ba then refused to move to a non Champions League club, forcing Chelsea to send Romelu Lukaku out instead.
Mourinho described his squad as 'beautiful, young eggs who need a mum, or in this case, a dad'.
Wednesday, 18th of September, 2013
Chelsea under 19s played Basel in the first game of the inaugural UEFA Youth League, a shadow of the senior Champions League. Chelsea ran out 4-0 winners at Cobham, with John Swift, Islam Feruz, Alex Kiwomya and an OG from a Basel defender.
Unfortunately this did not lead to a win for the senior team in the same fixture, who lost 2-1 after leading at half time. Oscar got a goal minutes before half time, but Mohamed Salah and Marco Streller scored for the hosts halfway through the second half. It was a poor performance and Chelsea couldn't find the mental strength to come back. Willian made his debut and Marco Van Ginkel made his first start. They both put in decent showings. Goals are available here.
Thursday, 19th of September, 2013
Chelsea confirmed that youngster Nathaniel Chalobah would be loaned to Nottingham Forest for the year. Chalobah, who played under Zola at Watford last year, will wear the number 7 shirt. Chalobah has never made a professional start for Chelsea but played some part in the preseason friendlies of Asia.
Friday, 20th of September, 2013
Mourinho confirmed that the whole squad was available for the visit of Fulham on Saturday at 17:30.
Chelsea play away to Swindon Town in the League Cup on Wednesday evening.
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