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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Silva's impact on Chelsea youngsters still visible with Chukwuemeka reunion
Thiago Silva may have joined Chelsea in the twilight of his career as a 35-year-old in 2020, but his impact over the four seasons he spent at Stamford Bridge is still visibly impressing for Fluminense in their Club World Cup opener against Borussia Dortmund, Silva shared a moment with Dortmund's Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka on the pitch at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey."My boy, how good to see you mate. I love you," Silva posted on his Instagram, external story along with a picture of the two embracing. Chukwuemeka and the Brazil legend spent two seasons together between 2022 and may turn 41 in September but his incredible durability was on full display against Dortmund. He captained Fluminense and showed all of his quality and experience in an immaculate performance to secure a clean sheet in the 0-0 was not the only young Chelsea player to benefit from playing alongside him in the latter years of his career in West London, in which he made 155 appearances and won the Champions League, Club World Cup and Super Silva's departure from Stamford Bridge, Reece James - now Blues captain - labelled him, external "A true brother" and "One of the best players to play the game and an even better person".Fellow defenders Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah both credit the seven-time French Champion with helping their careers. Colwill has spoken of the impact, external of playing alongside Silva after basing his game on him while growing up and Chalobah commented "idolo" - Portuguese for idol or hero - under one of his final Instagram posts, external as a Chelsea any in Enzo Maresca's young squad need inspiration or motivation to progress in their careers, a fine starting point would be to tune in to Fluminense's remaining games in the United States - and keep a particular eye on their number three.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Levi Colwill ‘excited' by Delap arrival after positive Chelsea debut
Levi Colwill says he knew Liam Delap would make it as a professional footballer after he grabbed an assist on his Chelsea debut in their 2-0 win over LAFC. Delap signed for Chelsea at the start of June from Ipswich Town in a £30 million deal after an impressive first season in the Premier League, scoring 12 times. Advertisement The 22-year-old was brought on for his Blues debut in the second half of the west Londoners first Club World Cup match against the MLS side and made an instant impact, crossing for Enzo Fernandez in the 79th minute to secure a winning start to Group D for Enzo Maresca's side. Speaking after the match, Colwill applauded the impact made by his new teammate, and admitted he was always confident the forward would become a success. 'I've known Liam for a long time now, played against him a load of times,' Delap said. 'Growing up you sort of know the players that are going to make it, and he was one of those players. 'To have him for our team, to train against him, to see him score goals which I know he will, I'm very excited. Advertisement 'He's a confident player, he's an amazing player, we know he's going to score goals for Chelsea in that no.9 shirt. 'That's the mentality when you're a Chelsea player. He came on and did half his job and got an assist but we need him to score goals and he knows he's got to score goals if he wats to play in our team. That's the mentality we need from every player.' Colwill also acknowledged the quality of goalscorer Fernandez, with the Argentine having come under constant scrutiny since his £105 million move from Benfica in January 2023. 'We all know Enzo is fantastic player. He's a player you can rely on in the big games to find the goal and to make things happen. He's done it today and in the Conference League final. As a team we believe in him, we all know how good he is and he's definitely under appreciated.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Amazing' Delap will score goals - Chelsea team-mates praise striker
Following his Chelsea debut in the 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC at the Club World Cup, Liam Delap's new team-mates have backed the £30m man to be a success at the club. After Delap made an impressive cameo appearance from the bench in the second half, defender Levi Colwill said: "I've known Liam for a long time now, and I've played against him loads of times. Growing up, you know what sort of players are going to make it and he was always one of those. Advertisement "To have him in our team, to train against him, to see him score goals - which I know he will - I'm very excited." Much has been made of Delap taking on the number nine shirt at Stamford Bridge, but Colwill is not expecting him to feel the pressure. "I know he wouldn't listen to that or read too much into it because he's a confident player. He's an amazing player, and we know he's going to score goals for Chelsea. That's the mentality we need from every player." Meanwhile, Tosin Adarabioyo added: "He's settled in very well. He's a good young lad and we know what qualities he brings. "He's aggressive [when] pressing and an aggressive striker, making sure he's always there, setting the intensity. Hopefully he scores many goals for us."
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Amazing' Delap will score goals - Chelsea team-mates praise striker
Following his Chelsea debut in the 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC at the Club World Cup, Liam Delap's new team-mates have backed the £30m man to be a success at the Delap made an impressive cameo appearance from the bench in the second half, defender Levi Colwill said: "I've known Liam for a long time now, and I've played against him loads of times. Growing up, you know what sort of players are going to make it and he was always one of those."To have him in our team, to train against him, to see him score goals - which I know he will - I'm very excited."Much has been made of Delap taking on the number nine shirt at Stamford Bridge, but Colwill is not expecting him to feel the pressure."I know he wouldn't listen to that or read too much into it because he's a confident player. He's an amazing player, and we know he's going to score goals for Chelsea. That's the mentality we need from every player."Meanwhile, Tosin Adarabioyo added: "He's settled in very well. He's a good young lad and we know what qualities he brings."He's aggressive [when] pressing and an aggressive striker, making sure he's always there, setting the intensity. Hopefully he scores many goals for us."
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Real Madrid UNVEIL Trent, Liverpool in for Barcola EXCLUSIVE, Chelsea urged to sign Guehi
Chelsea urged to sign Branthwaite Jason Cundy has urged his former side Chelsea to break the bank for Jarrad Branthwaite. He told BetUK: 'Jarrad Branthwaite would be a great addition to the Chelsea squad to play alongside Levi Colwill at centre back next season. "He has a lot of potential and Premier League experience, which is key when spending a chunk of money on a young footballer, you know, he can cope with the Premier League's physicality. 'It doesn't surprise me at all that Chelsea are in for him. He is quick for a player of his stature, and he is dominant in the air in both boxes. "A few extra goals from set pieces never hurt a team, and he is a great defender, so signing him would be a no-brainer. 'My only concern would be that he is left-footed, and so is Levi Colwill. "Therefore, it becomes a bit tricky having two left-footed players in a back four, especially when one of the full-backs is inverted consistently. "This just means that either Branthwaite or Colwill will have to play on their weaker side more often, but if they sign Branthwaite, I'm sure Chelsea will have a plan in place for that.'
