Chelsea

Following the closing of the January transfer window, the List A of players for the knockout stage of the 2022/23 Champions League has been submitted.

There are no restrictions on players who have already represented other clubs in this season’s competition. [Kepa Arrizabalaga](/en/teams/profile/kepa-arrizabalaga) [Marcus Bettinelli](/en/teams/profile/marcus-bettinelli) [Edouard Mendy](/en/teams/profile/edouard-mendy) [Joao Felix](/en/teams/profile/joao-felix), [Enzo Fernandez](/en/teams/profile/enzo-fernandez) and [Mykhailo Mudryk](/en/teams/profile/mykhailo-mudryk).

Graham Potter was left with a tricky balancing act after the club brought in eight players during the January transfer window. Chelsea were able to register ...

The move has not worked out for either party. Bettinelli has played one game for Chelsea since joining in 2021. Chelsea, who face Borussia Dortmund in the last 16 had selected only 24 players for the group stage and given themselves more wriggle room by selling Jorginho to Arsenal.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang omitted from Chelseas Champions League squad; Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix included but Benoit Badiashile not ...

The 33-year-old has not started for Chelsea since their 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal on November 6. Chelsea made eight signings in January for a combined total of £323.3m. Clubs had to inform UEFA of their desired squad changes by 11pm on Thursday, February 2.

Graham Potter has handed Enzo Fernandez his Chelsea debut and Mykhailo Mudryk his full debut as Reece James returns to face Fulham in the Premier League ...

[Enzo Fernandez](/en/teams/profile/enzo-fernandez), who is given his debut by [Graham Potter](/en/teams/profile/graham-potter) at the earliest opportunity, just days after signing for the Blues from Benfica. He is joined in midfield by [Mason Mount](/en/teams/profile/mason-mount) and [Conor Gallagher](/en/teams/profile/conor-gallagher), who retain their places from our last match at Liverpool. [Thiago Silva](/en/teams/profile/thiago-silva) captains the side tonight.

Enzo Fernandez makes his debut appearance and Mykhailo Mudryk earns his first start for Chelsea tonight. Will they help the Blues pick up three points at ...

Can they convert that defensive stability into the second half and keep a clean sheet tonight? Six of Fulham’s eight league defeats this season have been by a single-goal margin, including each the last four. [his move to London rivals Arsenal](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-transfer-news-jorginho-trossard-caicedo-b2273397.html), could make his debut on Friday against Fulham. Chelsea get the game underway and send the ball back to Thiago Silva. Those games all came with four different clubs. Chelsea vs Fulham 3 mins: Chelsea thread the ball into midfield where it comes to Conor Gallagher. Mudryk checks to the left and shoots but sends the effort wide. [Graham Potter ](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/graham-potter)must now [come up with a solution to fit all of his new incomings into the team](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/graham-potter-enzo-fernandez-challenge-premier-league-british-b2274604.html) and help Chelsea improve on their current 10th place standing in the table. [Marco Silva](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/marco-silva) will be hoping to repeat that result having also strengthened his squad in January with the signings of midfielder Sasa Lukic and Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares who moves to Craven Cottage on a loan deal. Chelsea 0-0 Fulham Kick off: Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

Chelsea have added three January signings to their Champions League squad in the shape of Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix and Myhailo Mudryk.

[Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City have been unfairly targeted after Chelsea’s £320m spree in January](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/03/pep-guardiola-hits-out-after-chelseas-320m-january-transfer-spree-18218328/?ico=more_text_links) [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) have added three January signings to their [Champions League](https://metro.co.uk/tag/champions-league/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) squad in the shape of [Enzo Fernandez](https://metro.co.uk/tag/enzo-fernandez/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3), [Joao Felix](https://metro.co.uk/tag/joao-felix/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK4) and Mykhailo Mudryk.

Manager Graham Potter has opted to register his two marquee arrivals in Fernandez and Mudryk, who cost £107million and £88.5m apiece, and Atletico Madrid loanee ...

And each player brings something but we had to decide on the overall make-up of the group, overall make-up of the squad and, yeah, look at it in that way. Chelsea are allowed to register an unlimited amount of players on List B but they need to be under 21 and have been at the club for at least two years. Potter said: “We’re aware of who we need to speak to.

A report has revealed what Chelsea will do in the summer after spending an astonishing £490m on new players since Todd Boehly became chairman in last year.

Everyone involved with the Prem and European football is stunned by how much Chelsea have managed to spend. Chelsea sources ‘insist there is no such thing as a Boehly signing’, with Potter and his coaching staff playing a big role in deciding which players were captured. This means Boehly could potentially make a profit if he had to sell one or two of them. And the 16 new arrivals are viewed as a long-term investment. Chelsea have gone on a transfer rampage in the last nine months or so, completely revamping their squad with 16 new arrivals. After several weeks of discussions, Chelsea eventually agreed to pay this sum for their top January target.

How to watch Chelsea vs Fulham Premier League fixture, including kick-off time & team news.

Fulham have lost twice and drawn once since beating Chelsea in the Premier League on January 13. Neeskens Kebano is the only player unavailable in Marco Silva's side. The Blues are coming into this one on the back of a goalless draw against Liverpool, and have won just once in their last six matches. The match is broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom (UK) and can be streamed live on Sky Go app. GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S., UK and India as well as how to stream live online. [Chelsea](https://www.goal.com/en-in/team/chelsea/9q0arba2kbnywth8bkxlhgmdr) take on [Fulham](https://www.goal.com/en/team/fulham/hzqh7z0mdl3v7gwete66syxp) in a [Premier League](https://www.goal.com/en/premier-league/2kwbbcootiqqgmrzs6o5inle5) encounter at Stamford Bridge on Friday.

Chelsea · 1. Kepa Arrizabalaga · 24. Reece James · 6. Emiliano Thiago Silva · 4. Benoit Badiashile · 32. Marc Cucurella · 23. Conor Gallagher · 5. Enzo Fernandez · 19.

Madueke went to the right and Sterling, stationed on the left, became the latest to try his luck against the tenacious Tete. Bored out of his mind, Mitrovic then tried to score from the halfway line. With 10 minutes left the young Ivorian striker almost won it, racing through and rounding Leno, only for Tim Ream to clear his shot off the line. It was Fernández who sparked one of Chelsea’s better moment of the opening period, his ball over the top sending Mason Mount through to cross for Kai Havertz, who stretched and fired over from close range. The shot was blocked and Palhinha drilled the rebound over. Palhinha picked up yet another booking after cleaning out Mount and there was also the moment when Fulham’s assistant coach, Luis Boa Morte, exchanged some furious words on the touchline with one of Potter’s lieutenants, Björn Hamberg. Fernández was quickly involved, catching the eye with his switches of play, even showing appetite for the battle when he refused to let Aleksandar Mitrovic intimidate him early on. The window had passed by in a blur, eight new players arriving, culminating in the capture of Fernández on deadline day, but whether any of it is going to work is another thing. Reminders of the past jostled with the future. Rustiness did not appear to be a problem for the man pulling the strings for Chelsea in midfield. Does anyone know what Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang plans to get up to when Chelsea face Borussia Dortmund in the last 16 of the Champions League? Being generous, this is merely the start of a rebuild.

British record signing Enzo Fernandez makes his Chelsea debut but cannot help his new side to victory as they are held by Fulham at Stamford Bridge.

- Shots - Squad number31Player nameDiopAverage rating - Squad number17Player nameLenoAverage rating - Squad number6Player nameReedAverage rating - Squad number17Player nameSterlingAverage rating - Squad number27Player nameFofanaAverage rating - Squad number31Player nameMaduekeAverage rating - Squad number24Player nameJamesAverage rating - Squad number4Player nameBadiashileAverage rating - Squad number1Player nameArrizabalagaAverage rating - Squad number5Player nameFernándezAverage rating The World Cup winner has enjoyed a meteoric rise since moving to Benfica from River Plate for £8.8m last summer and has been bought by Chelsea to strengthen their midfield.

Chelsea were held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham in the west London derby at Stamford Bridge. Substitute David Datro Fofana, on his debut, came closest for the ...

For the visitors, Aleksandar Mitrovic saw his audacious long-range chip caught by a grateful Kepa, as the Serbian attempted to catch the Chelsea goalkeeper off his line early in the second half. On the stroke of half-time, the German found himself on the end of a defence-splitting pass, but saw his lob hit the inside of the post before bouncing out. Chelsea forward Kai Havertz had a great chance to open the scoring, but saw his shot scuff over the bar after Mason Mount squared a pass across goal.

Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, Malo Gusto, Andrey Santos, David Datro Fofana, Joao Felix and Noni Madueke all pitched up at Stamford Bridge ...

[Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) supporters can actually name the new players who have been brought in by Graham Potter and Co. - Sportsmail checks out how many of the new additions Chelsea fans can name - Chelsea's transfer business was the story of January as they signed eight players

There were some promising signs of what the future might hold for Chelsea, with several new signings on show and old favourites returning from injury, ...

There was a change at half-time by Potter, with one new arrival making way for another, as Noni Madueke came off the bench to make his Chelsea debut in a straight swap on the left flank. Next up to be left with his head in his hands was David Fofana, who had come on to make his second appearance for Chelsea. The Fulham midfielder was only shown a yellow card following a VAR review, but could count himself doubly lucky it wasn’t his second booking after avoiding censure for a cynical foul on Fernandez in the first half. First he was at full stretch at the back post to meet Mount’s pass across the face of goal, but a crucial touch by Tim Ream altered the flight of the ball at the last moment and prevented the German controlling his effort. Havertz must have been starting to wonder just what he would have to do to get on the scoresheet in this game as he went a whisker away from opening the scoring once again, right on the stroke of half-time. [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/enzo-fernandez), who was given his debut by [Graham Potter](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/graham-potter) at the earliest opportunity, just days after signing for the Blues from Benfica. [Kai Havertz](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/kai-havertz) and [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/hakim-ziyech) continued in our attack, but were joined by [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/mykhailo-mudryk), who started his first game for Chelsea after coming off the bench at Anfield. Painfully, though, the ball came back off the top of the near post and spun crazily across the goalmouth before being hooked clear by the visiting defenders. However, for all that we had started to look the most likely to find a breakthrough, it took a brilliant save from Kepa to keep things goalless at the other end. He spun towards goal with his first touch before firing a powerful drive low at goal, but Kepa stretched across to claw it away from the bottom corner. [Thiago Silva](https://www.chelseafc.com/en/teams/profile/thiago-silva) captained the side. [Kepa Arrizabalaga](/en/teams/profile/kepa-arrizabalaga) had produced one impressive save to deny Andreas Pereira, it was the home side who kept coming closest to finding a breakthrough.

Blues' club-record signing Fernandez makes impressive debut but honours even at Stamford Bridge.

[Chelsea](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/4/Chelsea/overview) were held to an entertaining goalless draw by [Fulham](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/34/Fulham/overview) at Stamford Bridge. [Aleksandar Mitrovic](https://www.premierleague.com/players/5879/Aleksandar-Mitrovic/stats) came close with an audacious lob from the halfway line, while Chelsea pushed hard for a late breakthrough. [Southampton](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/20/Southampton/overview) face a tough trip to [Brentford](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/130/Brentford/overview), who are unbeaten in eight Premier League matches, and [Liverpool](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/10/Liverpool/overview) travel to [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/38/Wolverhampton-Wanderers/overview). [Aston Villa](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/2/Aston-Villa/overview) welcome [Leicester City](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/26/Leicester-City/overview), while victory for [Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/131/Brighton-and-Hove-Albion/overview) against [AFC Bournemouth](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/127/Bournemouth/overview) would move the Seagulls to within two points of Spurs in fifth. [Manchester City](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/11/Manchester-City/overview), who face [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/21/Tottenham-Hotspur/overview) on Sunday. [Newcastle United](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/23/Newcastle-United/overview) and [Manchester United](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/12/Manchester-United/overview) looking to stay within touching distance of the top. [Everton](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/7/Everton/overview), led by new manager [Sean Dyche](https://www.premierleague.com/managers/8250/Sean-Dyche/overview), taking on leaders [Arsenal](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/1/Arsenal/overview). [West Ham United](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/25/West-Ham-United/overview) side hovering one point above the drop zone, while Man Utd, in fourth, face [Crystal Palace](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/6/Crystal-Palace/overview) at Old Trafford. [David Fofana](https://www.premierleague.com/players/112581/David-Datro-Fofana/stats) was denied a debut goal by [Tim Ream](https://www.premierleague.com/players/4276/Tim-Ream/stats)'s goalline clearance. [Kepa Arrizabalaga](https://www.premierleague.com/players/11373/Kepa-Arrizabalaga/stats) making a fingertip save to deny Fulham's [Andreas Pereira](https://www.premierleague.com/players/10476/Andreas-Pereira/stats). [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.premierleague.com/players/63741/Enzo-Fern%C3%A1ndez/stats) made his Chelsea debut following his [club-record arrival on Deadline Day](https://www.premierleague.com/news/3043376), while [Mykhailo Mudryk](https://www.premierleague.com/players/53991/Mykhailo-Mudryk/stats) started for the first time. [Noni Madueke](https://www.premierleague.com/players/67407/Noni-Madueke/stats) replaced Mudryk for the second half, and in so doing became the 31st player used by Chelsea in the Premier League this season, their most in a campaign since 1996/97.

Report and free match highlights as £106.8m Enzo Fernandez impresses on Chelsea debut but £88.5m Mykhailo Mudryk taken off at half-time on his first ...

But in the end it was another disappointing outing for Potter and his players and they now have a huge task on their hands to finish this season where they want to be in the Premier League. "We knew it would be difficult - they had more time to prepare the game. Chelsea boss Graham Potter: "There was a lot of positivity and good feeling from the start of game but we didn't do enough in terms of our attacking play to create more, which is something we need to do. From the first minute the players understood really well the plan and executed it well as well. And it's easy to see why as it's so difficult to put a team together." It's going to take a lot of time for players to settle in. "I'm confident with the potential we have, the quality in the group. I think it's because Graham Potter hasn't had time to work with them, he hasn't had time to develop them. In the end it was superb defending but the new arrival will feel he should have scored. Potter later revealed the Ukraine international had been suffering with a "heavy cold". He was subbed off at the break for Madueke. After the break, he demonstrated his threat from distance too, shooting narrowly wide.

The draw leaves Chelsea 20 points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal having played two games more than the Gunners.

"New players are adapting to a new country and a new league. When the price tag is what it is questions will be asked, it's the nature of the business." When players have been injured they have not been on the training pitch. “The spirit of the players was really good. “We feel we have a very strong group of players. "There was a lot of excitement and positivity from the start, a good atmosphere,” Potter said.

Kepa Arrizabalaga - Pulled off an outstanding save to deny Andreas Pereira in the opening half of the match and was generally composed on the ball under ...

David Datro Fofana- The Premier League debutant so nearly became the hero in the 79th minute. Showed some urgency to get the ball moving up the pitch and some good energy. Mykhailo Mudryk - Showed his impressive speed and an eye for a cute pass but was ultimately less impressive than on his debut. Kai Havertz - It's a game of fine margins as Kai Havertz saw the offside, the ball trickle wide and a lob hit the post. Undoubtedly would have liked to do better with his wayward shot in the first half but looked to provide plenty of threat with first-time passes and produced an outstanding ball for Kai Havertz to hit the post. Conor Gallagher - Benefitted from the presence of Fernandez and looked more comfortable because of it. Presented a challenge as Fulham's midfield split wide of him but was unafraid to try and take over in dictate when Chelsea required a goal in the dying minutes. Battled well against Mitrovic and showed some precision timing to knick the ball away from a plethora of Fulham feet. Showed impressive pace to put pressure on Fulham's breaks and was very strong in the tackle too. 6. Reece James - Quickly added width on the right that Chelsea have missed in his absence and showed some impressive strength in battles against Aleksandar Mitrovic. Kepa Arrizabalaga - Pulled off an outstanding save to deny Andreas Pereira in the opening half of the match and was generally composed on the ball under pressure though one shutdown clearance may have left the Spaniard worried.

Chelsea 0-0 Fulham: Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk made their first starts but Graham Potter's side remained toothless at Stamford Bridge.

[Kai Havertz](/topic/kai-havertz) with a beautifully arching ball that at last opened [Marco Silva](/topic/marco-silva)’s well-drilled defence. [Mykhailo Mudryk](/topic/mykhailo-mudryk)’s role, but a first [Premier League](/topic/premier-league) start evidently demanded much more from him than a cameo against James Milner. [Chelsea ](/topic/chelsea-fc)is that this is all a long-term investment, this game against [Fulham ](/topic/fulham-fc)certainly made it feel like it. That need not be a cause for concern, since many at the club are pointing to how prosaic Arsenal were in Mikel Arteta’s first months introducing a new system. This is just a team that doesn’t hurt you right now. A harsh assessment would be it shows the lack of idea here, or how much input the manager had into signings.

Chelsea head coach Graham Potter has said he remains "confident" his side can make a push to qualify for Champions League football next season, d.

"I think you have to look at it all in terms of transfer fees and salaries" Potter said. "That's the challenge, that's what we have to do. I need to focus on the next day, the training session and the next game." "He doesn't know us, we don't know him so well but I think you can see flashes of his quality and personality. "What we need to do now is gel the team," Potter added. When asked if he was confident the team could still qualify for next season's Champions League, Potter said: "I'm confident with the potential we have.

Chelsea started Enzo Fernandez and Mykaylo Mudryk for the first time against Fulham on Friday night, but failed to find a winner despite a more promising ...

We’re still in the process of building up his minutes, he’s had a long break and that was the decision there.” The [Ukraine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ukraine) international is still getting up to full speed after a lengthy break and flickered in and out before being removed at the break. It’s where we are at the moment, but things to work forward and things to improve.” He doesn’t know us, we don’t know him so well but I think you can see flashes of his quality and personality. But despite the presence of Britain’s most expensive ever player Fernandez, and £88m-man Mudryk, the Blues failed to break down [Fulham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fulham-fc). The World Cup winner almost toasted a positive debut with a stunning goal, but saw his second-half shot go narrowly wide.

The Premier League teams drew a blank at Stamford Bridge.

The moment Chelsea fans craved almost arrived with 20 minutes remaining. Then, on the stroke of half-time, Chelsea’s moment looked to have arrived. It was a let-off for Chelsea, whose defence had afforded Pereira too much space.

Chelsea included new signings Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk in their team to face Fulham but were held to a goalless draw; Gary Neville: Everything was ...

"They chose to have that because it keeps everyone believing they can play. I think it's because Graham Potter hasn't had time to work with them." People get it wrong when they talk about City and say 'the squad they've got' quality yes, but in terms of numbers you're talking about 20-21 players. "He's going to need some time here. But it feels like what they've done in the transfer market is the opposite of that. I'm not saying he'll lose his job if he doesn't but there has to be an improvement.

CHELSEA 0-0 FULHAM: The Blues took on their local rivals at Stamford Bridge in desperate search of the kind of win that boss Graham Potter will hope ...

His rapid pace was on display once again, but it would be disingenuous to ignore some of his more 'raw' technical attributes. [Graham Potter's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/graham-potter) men welcomed local rivals [Fulham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fulham-fc) to Stamford Bridge in the unfamiliar position of being sat below their neighbours in the [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) table. It ended all square in the form of a 0-0 draw that saw both sides squander chances. [Marco Silva's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/marco-silva) men did a good job of nulifying Chelsea's attacking threat while playing to their own strengths. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) were given their first opportunity since the transfer window shut to show off their expensive new signing after forking out an astonishing £323million in January. Within two of those minutes he nearly found the winner, with Fofana latching on to a Gallagher pass and rounding the onrushing Leno, the striker left Issa Diop on the floor with the goal gaping. Mykhaylo Mudryk's arrival in West London now feels like a lifetime ago, such was the nature of the Fernandez saga and Benfica's reluctance to let the midfielder leave, but the former Shakhtar Donetsk ace was also given a first start. While Fernandez is not the biggest midfielder from a physical sense, he made sure his presence was felt with his ability to pop up in pockets of space to thwart Fulham attacks before they even got off the ground. He proved how his defensive strengths can be used as a springboard for attacks when he pinched the ball back in the middle of the park and played an inviting through ball into Hakim Ziyech's path, but the Moroccan fired wide. [Reece James](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/reece-james) to build a [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) attack, though it amounted to nothing. The best chance of all fell to Chelsea's David Fofana, but his strike was blocked by Tim Ream on the goal-line when Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno was left stranded. The Cottagers actually started the clash the better of the two, but it was a scrappy affair that arguably better suited the visitors.

Out-of-form Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appears to have been pictured spending time with his family in Milan after being dropped by the ...

Pierre is just unfortunate and he'll be fighting for his place for the rest of the season. However, the move appears to come at a strange time with the player not involved for Chelsea's visit of Fulham. 'Whichever decision we made there was always going to be conversation about it.

Enzo Fernandez, the Premier League's record signee, enjoyed a promising debut for Chelsea, though familiar issues in front of goal remain.

Left out were new boys [Malo Gusto](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/308947/Malo-Gusto) and [Andrey Santos](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/314858/Andrey-Santos), with Joao Felix absent due to a red card on his debut. [David Datro Fofana](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/301047/david-datro-fofana) went close late on, when he showed skill in rounding goalkeeper [Bernd Leno](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/153765/Bernd-Leno) only for [Tim Ream](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/146290/Tim-Ream) to block his shot on the line. That rate is even more shocking when you consider no Premier League club has taken a higher percentage of their shots inside the box over that span (76.4%). will be using this week to train and for his new players to get to know each other before they travel to West Ham for a London derby on Feb. Fulham fans are wrong -- for a start, there are three Premier League sides in west London -- but Fulham remain on top of the pack. [Enzo Fernandez](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/285450/Enzo-Fernández), the new Premier League record signee who arrived in the final minutes of Tuesday's transfer deadline day. In football teams you sometimes need that connection and understanding to sharpen up the decisions. He failed to convert a diving shot at the back post early on, and then missed again moments later with a turn and volley. 11) and Tottenham (Feb. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Kai Havertz](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz) missed a trio of chances in the first half as Chelsea were frustrated by a resolute, counterattacking Fulham side.

Gary Neville has highlighted the importance of Thiago Silva in Chelsea's expensively-built squad. The pundit says the defender can play a big role in ...

Neville told Sky Sports: "Mudryk wasn’t right the whole of that first half. Noni Madueke came on for Mudryk at half time because the Ukrainian had been feeling under the weather. The pundit says the defender can play a big role in bringing the dressing room together at Stamford Bridge.

by Chloe White | Feb 4, 2023 | Uncategorized | 1 comment. Bernd Leno: The German goalkeeper didn't have a shot to save and got away with a rare error of ...

Won his fair share of balls on the ground and in the air as a valuable out ball for Fulham’s defence and almost got a shot away when Willian headed a ball across the box. He nearly picked out Mitrovic with a low ball into the box as the Whites surprised Chelsea with a strong start to the second half and had a shot saved by Arrizabalaga after running 60 yards to get on the end of Willian’s square ball. The former Sporting schemer’s will to win the ball was undimmed, though, and he kept pinching the ball from the opposition throughout a terrific display. Back in the team for the derby and he was a rock in the middle of an resolute Fulham defence. Diop was composed in possession and one of the highlights of the evening saw him break up a Chelsea attack and then sprint seventy yards to support a Fulham break along the right flank. Bernd Leno: The German goalkeeper didn’t have a shot to save and got away with a rare error of judgement when he dashed out of his area and was rounded by substitute David Datro Fofano.

The Blues boss has now returns six blanks in 15 games in charge after being held by Fulham at Stamford Bridge.

It would be wrong of me to think I’m in Brighton or back at Ostersunds, we’re at Chelsea, the numbers are different, the ambition is different in terms of where we’re trying to get to.” That is why Potter is into the unknown here in so many ways, not least trying to keep this squad happy. It was almost nothing like the electric football the leaders play now but was the foundation of it. They are conscious of how complicated it is to impose an entirely new tactical approach on a squad, especially one they are in the process of “regenerating”. There may be an argument that many of their signings didn’t play but even the two that did - and two £80m-plus players at that - would represent significant change after January for almost any other club. It was the foundation of another positive result for his side, and another blank for [Graham Potter](/topic/graham-potter).

Gary Neville thinks Chelsea defender Thiago Silva needs to "somehow hold that dressing room together" after their 0-0 draw against Fulham.

Enzo Fernandez's Premier League debut didn't quite go as planned as Chelsea were held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham, but he produced an eye-catching individual ...

Only the Chelsea centre-backs Thiago Silva and Benoit Badiashile notched more. – The Argentina international won six tackles. The Argentinian World Cup winner produced an authoritative display in the centre of the park as Chelsea dominated Fulham but couldn’t quite find a breakthrough. He completed more than twice as many passes as any opposition player. [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1640902/Live/England-Premier-League-2022-2023-Chelsea-Fulham) rating of 7.6, Fernandez was Chelsea highest-rated player on the night. For reference, Casemiro’s first Premier League start for Manchester United wasn’t until 47 days after he signed.

Chelsea are set to ask for an exemption to Premier League spending rules despite their lavish outlay since Todd Boehly took ownership of the club.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: The measures were imposed due to the oligarch's links to Vladimir Putin following the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces in February 2022, with Chelsea punished as a result. The Blues have come under plenty of scrutiny for their spending habits, but they are planning on asking for an exemption from the Premier League's spending rules after previous owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the British government last year, according to the Chelsea have splashed more than £600 million ($723m) in the last two transfer windows on 17 new players, including eight in January.

Chelsea splashed out more than £300million during the January transfer window to take their overall spending for the season above half a billion - but the ...

Don't miss your chance for a free flutter on the weekend's action, valid on all sport including horse racing! In total Chelsea have signed 16 players this season, while some new additions - including Badiashile and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - have not even made the cut for their 25-man Champions League squad. Since then, Boehly and the ownership group have invested heavily in Chelsea's playing squad, [forking out more than £500million](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/steven-gerrard-chelsea-graham-potter-29014319) across two transfer windows - though that has now put the club at risk of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. Abramovich sold Chelsea to Boehly and co. But their hopeful request at receiving some kind of exemption will unlikely sit well with other Premier League chiefs after their eye-watering transfer spend. Premier League rules state clubs are allowed to lose up to £105m over the course of a three-year period. By doing so, the British government placed a freeze on Chelsea's assets, banning the club from making any transfers while also prohibiting them from selling new tickets and any merchandise. [The Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11711921/AHEAD-GAME-Chelsea-set-ask-exemptions-Premier-Leagues-spending-rules.html) report Boehly and the Blues board are planning to ask for special dispensation due to their torrid three months under government sanctions. [Coronavirus](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/coronavirus) pandemic. [following the successful takeover by a consortium led by Todd Boehly](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-chelsea-sale-agreed-boehly-27088509) in the summer. [Chelsea’s rivals think Blues splurged £300m in January to ‘deliberately distort market’](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-rivals-distorting-transfer-market-29128788) [were hit with economically-damaging penalties for three months last year](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-chelsea-statement-on-sanctions-26435483) due to Abramovich's [close ties with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/roman-abramovichs-friendship-putin-lavish-26357467), following the latter's decision to invade [Ukraine](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/ukraine).