Richards shares Sterling—Palmer theory
Micah Richards believes Cole Palmer allowed Raheem Sterling to take a penalty against Leicester City in the FA Cup on Sunday to help his struggling teammate build up come confidence.
He said: "It's confidence. Palmer's flying, but sometimes a striker in form would give it to a player who is suffering a little bit in confidence. Just to get his confidence back. No disrespect, it was Leicester at home."
Pulisic hits incredible run of form
USMNT hero Christian Pulisic is doing quite well for himself after leaving Chelsea last summer and joining AC Milan on a £18.8 million transfer.
The 25-year-old has extended his scoring streak to four consecutive games with a goal against Verona, setting a new personal record for goals in a club season, surpassing his previous high of 11 with the Blues in 2019/20.
Hazard rules out becoming head coach in future
"I don't know [what's next]," Eden Hazard told the Evening Standard. "I don't think I'll coach professionally, but I think I can coach for youth teams. I have kids, and I want to teach them how to play football."
Chelsea friendlies with Man City, Real Madrid confirmed
Chelsea will face Man City and Real Madrid on August 3 and 6, respectively, during the US tour.
Ajax 0-3 Chelsea Women
Chelsea Women have defeated Ajax 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. Lauren James broke the deadlock and Sjoeke Nusken bagged a brace.