All the latest Chelsea news and transfer gossip including updates on Cole Palmer, Romelu Lukaku, Raheem Sterling, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Mason Burstow
Your morning Chelsea digest on Saturday, September 2.
Palmer tells Pochettino his best position
Cole Palmer has told Mauricio Pochettino the two positions which suit him best after signing for Chelsea. In his first interview with the club website as a Blue, the England Under-21 international said: "I played left-back when I was Under-10.
"Then I played midfield. Then later right wing, left wing, and striker. I made my first start at City as a striker. So I have played all along the frontline, but right wing and no.10 are my best two positions, I would say.
"I played 10 most of the time in the academy, and in the past three years I’ve mainly played on the right wing. But I’m ready to help the team wherever I’m needed."
Lukaku snubbed
Ahead of Chelsea's clash against Nottingham Forest, Mauricio Pochettino was asked if he's disappointed that Romelu Lukaku couldn't be reintegrated back into the club. The Blues boss didn't pull any punches and insisted that the Belgian had always made it clear that he wanted to leave Stamford Bridge.
"No, because the situation was so clear and I did not create any expectation in my mind," said Pochettino. "Always the club was clear, what I hear through the club, that the player wanted to leave, I believe that. The circumstances were clear."
Pochettino reacts to Sterling snub
Mauricio Pochettino has broken his silence on Raheem Sterling's snub from the most recent England call-up. The 28-year-forward was omitted from the Three Lions squad despite his impressive performances for Chelsea this season.
"For me, all of my players deserve the best," said the
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