Robert O’Connor

1 week ago | independent.ie | Robert O’Connor

The Blues turned around a half-time deficit to triumph 4-1 against Real Betis in Wroclaw, with Cole Palmer the key factor in turning the game around. The England forward set up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson before Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo turned it into a procession, as the team built on their Champions League qualification on Sunday. “Hopefully it can be a starting point to build a winner mentality,” said Maresca. “You need to win games, you need to win competitions.

1 week ago | msn.com | Robert O’Connor

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1 week ago | irishnews.com | Robert O’Connor

A water cannon was used by police after trouble broke out ahead of Chelsea’s Conference League final against Real Betis in Wroclaw. Clashes began in the main market square at around 3pm local time between sets of supporters, with police forming a barrier to keep opposing fans apart. Lower Silesian Police reported that 28 arrests had been made in total in connection with the final, with a small number having come on Tuesday evening after a smaller outbreak of trouble.

2 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Robert O’Connor

CHELSEA head coach Enzo Maresca criticised Uefa’s lack of regulation in the build-up to the Conference League final, with opponents Real Betis given 48 hours extra to prepare for next Wednesday’s showpiece in Wroclaw. The LaLiga side play their final league match of the season on Friday evening, almost two days before the Blues’ crucial Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest that will decide their Champions League fate.

1 month ago | irishnews.com | Robert O’Connor

Enzo Maresca said it was “a moment for the players” to celebrate with Chelsea supporters after he left the field quickly following his side’s dramatic late win against Fulham. The recent hostility directed towards the head coach and his style of play vanished the instant Pedro Neto’s superb winner hit the Fulham net in the third minute of stoppage time to make it 2-1 at Craven Cottage, just as the visitors’ bid to reach the Champions League looked to be fizzling out.