Nicolas Jackson Increasingly Open to Chelsea Return from Bayern Munich

Senegalese international forward Nicolas Jackson is growing increasingly receptive to the possibility of returning to Chelsea, according to sources close to the player.


The 24-year-old, who departed Stamford Bridge in recent years, has been impressed by the significant changes implemented at the club since his exit. Jackson is said to be encouraged by the new direction, stability, and renewed ambition under the current leadership, which have reshaped the environment at one of England’s biggest clubs.


Currently shining in Germany, Jackson has enjoyed a productive campaign with Bayern Munich, netting 9 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions this season. His consistent performances have reaffirmed his status as one of Europe’s most promising young strikers, blending physical presence, clinical finishing, and intelligent movement.


Sources indicate that while no formal negotiations have begun, Jackson’s representatives have noted a positive shift in sentiment toward a potential homecoming. The player, who made his name at Chelsea before moving abroad, is believed to view a return as an opportunity to write a new chapter in familiar surroundings.


A source close to the Senegal international told reporters: “Nicolas has been following developments at Chelsea closely. He’s genuinely encouraged by how much the club has evolved and stabilized since he left. The door is increasingly open in his mind for a return, though any move would need to make sense for all parties involved.”


Chelsea fans will no doubt recall Jackson’s early promise during his initial spell at the club, and his potential reinstatement could add firepower and familiarity to the squad as they look ahead to future campaigns.


Bayern Munich have not commented on the situation, and any transfer discussions remain speculative at this stage.

Liam Rosenior has said he '100 per cent' feels he has the support of the Chelsea hierarchy despite increasing pressure

 Liam Rosenior has said he '100 per cent' feels he has the support of the Chelsea hierarchy despite increasing pressure on his job following a dismal run of form.

The Blues have lost four successive league games and failed to score in that time to leave their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread.

Chelsea are sixth, seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool, raising questions over Rosenior's future after boos greeted the final whistle of Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Manchester United.

But when asked whether he feels the board still back him ahead of Tuesday's trip to Brighton, Rosenior said: '100 per cent. 

'They’ve been supportive of me in our daily conversations, the sporting directors involved - they’ve been magnificent in their support of me and the team.

We’re aligned that we know we need to win games of football now. That doesn’t go against what we’re trying to do, which is to give consistent success to this club long term.'

Rosenior's side may miss out on Europe altogether given they are just three points clear of Fulham in 12th, yet he remained upbeat when discussing the challenge ahead.

'We’ve made it very difficult for ourselves,' he added of Chelsea's Champions League hopes. 'We have to be honest and realistic with that.

'But what we can’t do is give up. We have to keep fighting. We have to make sure we go to Brighton with similar attributes to what I saw against Manchester United in terms of our energy, intensity and engagement to the game, which was good.

'But we didn’t keep a clean sheet, and we didn’t take advantage of the chances, so we need to be more clinical and ruthless in both boxes.'

Last week, Blues co-owner Behdad Eghbali insisted the club remain behind Rosenior and hinted they would target more experienced players in the summer in a change of tack from their youthful recruitment policy.


When pressed on those comments, Rosenior responded: 'I can assure you we’ve had many conversations from when I joined in January about what this club needs now and in the future for us to be where we want to be.

'Behdad wants consistent trophies and success. That’s what we’ve spoken about in the now and in the summer and how we build. We’re all very aligned and clear in what we need to do, what we want to do and what we have to do to get this club back to where it should be.'

Joao Pedro faces a late fitness test ahead of the Brighton clash, although Enzo Fernandez is fit to feature. Estevao will be absent with the hamstring issue he suffered against United.


Source: DAILYMAIL

Rosenior Press Conference | Brighton vs Chelsea | Premier League | 20/04/26 | CFC 25/26


 Liam Rosenior faces the media ahead of Chelsea's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium...


Veteran Broadcaster Andy Jacobs Labels Alejandro Garnacho’s Performance as “One of the Worst” He Has Ever Seen

Veteran football broadcaster and talkSPORT presenter Andy Jacobs has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho following his display in the latest Premier League fixture.


Jacobs, who has been covering football for over six decades, did not hold back when discussing the Argentine international’s performance against his own club, Manchester United.


“I watched a lot of football over my 60 years of watching football, and even longer,” Jacobs said. “That was one of the worst performances by a professional footballer I have ever seen in my life.”


The comments come after Garnacho’s widely criticised showing, in which the 20-year-old struggled to make any positive impact, frequently losing possession and failing to track back effectively. Fans and pundits alike have expressed disappointment with the young forward’s recent form, and Jacobs’ blunt verdict has quickly gained traction across football media.


Jacobs, known for his no-nonsense opinions and deep football knowledge, has been a familiar voice on talkSPORT for many years. His strong criticism of Garnacho reflects growing frustration among observers regarding the player’s inconsistency this season despite flashes of talent earlier in his United career.


Manchester United continue their Premier League campaign amid a challenging period, with questions being raised about squad discipline, player form, and overall direction.

Liam Rosenior explains how Moises Caicedo leads by example

 Moises Caicedo signed a new contract at Chelsea last week and Liam Rosenior has added his name to the list of people celebrating the good news.


Caicedo put pen to paper on Friday, committing his future to Chelsea until 2033 – which would mark his ten-year anniversary at the club.


The Ecuadorian subsequently wore the armband for the third game in a row in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, and Rosenior explained why Caicedo is such an important member of not only the team, but also the dressing room.


‘He leads by example and we’re delighted he’s committed his long-term future to the club,’ said the head coach.


‘He’s somebody who leads by example in his bravery and the way he takes the ball, the way that he presses and tackles and runs and fights for the team.


‘They are all the values that I believe get you success.’

Liam Rosenior: “We’re hurting, but this squad has the character to turn it around” – Head Coach previews Brighton trip amid challenging run of form

Ahead of tomorrow evening’s Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion (kick-off 8pm UK time at the Amex Stadium), Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior faced the media at the club’s Cobham training base this afternoon.


In a detailed and honest press conference, the 41-year-old Englishman addressed the team’s recent struggles, injury updates, tactical approach for the south-coast clash, and the growing external scrutiny on his own position following a difficult period of results.


**Recent struggles and current context**  

Since Rosenior was appointed head coach on 6 January 2026 – replacing Enzo Maresca on a six-and-a-half-year contract – Chelsea have recorded 11 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in all competitions. In the Premier League specifically, the team currently sits sixth, level on points with the sides immediately around them but with a goal difference that keeps European qualification in their own hands (pending results elsewhere).  


However, the last four league matches have yielded no goals and four straight defeats, the latest a 1-0 home loss to Manchester United on Saturday that left Rosenior “befuddled” by what he described as a “dominant performance” that was not reflected on the scoreboard. Over the broader period since his arrival, Chelsea have slipped to ninth in the form table, with warning signs including dropped points against lower-table sides, a heavy Champions League last-16 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, and occasional failure to sustain 90-minute intensity.  


The squad has shown moments of real quality – including early wins under Rosenior against Brentford, Crystal Palace, West Ham and Wolves, plus a standout 7-0 FA Cup victory over Port Vale – but inconsistency has crept in. Rosenior did not shy away from this in today’s briefing.  


“I’ve made mistakes,” he said. “We all have. The players, the staff and me. We’ve had periods where we’ve dominated games and not taken the chances, and we’ve had games where we haven’t been at our best for the full 90 minutes. That’s on me to fix. But I also know this group. I see the work they put in every day. We’re hurting right now, but hurt can be the fuel for a response.”


**Team news and Brighton preview**  

On the injury front, Rosenior confirmed Brazilian youngster Estevão Willian will miss the trip to Brighton with a hamstring issue sustained against Manchester United. Captain Enzo Fernández, who withdrew at the weekend with a calf problem, is available. Forward João Pedro is rated a “late call” after missing the United game.  


The head coach was typically measured when asked about the tactical challenge posed by Brighton, who sit ninth and have been difficult to break down at home. “They’re a well-organised side who play with intensity and have quality in wide areas,” Rosenior noted. “We’ve prepared for their threats, but more importantly we’ve prepared our own response. We need to be clinical, we need to be relentless, and we need to show the belief that I know is still in this dressing room.”


**On the possibility of his own future being questioned**  

Rosenior was directly asked about mounting speculation regarding his position, including reports that failure to secure Champions League football could trigger a break clause in his long-term deal. He addressed the topic head-on while stressing the support he continues to receive from the club’s owners and hierarchy.  


“The owners have been 100% supportive – not just in words, but in the resources and patience they’ve shown since January,” he said. “This is a results-based industry, I understand that better than anyone. But I was brought in for a reason: to build something sustainable, to develop players, and to compete at the highest level. We’re still in the fight for Europe with seven games to go. My focus is entirely on Brighton tomorrow night, getting three points, and then the next game, and the next. The noise outside doesn’t change what we do inside these walls.”


Chelsea sit one point outside the top five with a testing run of fixtures remaining. A positive result on the south coast would be a timely boost to both points tally and confidence as the season enters its decisive phase.


Rosenior concluded the press conference on a note of defiance: “I believe in this squad. I believe in the project. And I believe we will show the Chelsea fans and everyone watching exactly what we’re capable of tomorrow.”


**Match details**  

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea FC  

Premier League  

Tuesday 21 April 2026, 20:00 UK  

Amex Stadium  

Live on Sky Sports and Chelsea TV  


Training gallery: Pre-Brighton training

 Work resumed at Cobham on Monday, ahead of another busy week with trips to Brighton and Wembley awaiting the Blues.

After a disappointing defeat against Manchester United, all eyes are on making amends and Chelsea have an almost immediate opportunity to do just that as we prepare to travel to the Amex Stadium to take on the Seagulls.

Liam Rosenior spoke to the media earlier in the day to update supporters on the condition of Enzo Fernandez, who the head coach described as fine for tomorrow's contest. Meanwhile, former Brighton forward Joao Pedro will have a late call on his availability before travelling, but Estevao Willian is ruled out with a hamstring problem.


Pictured on the grass today were Tosin Adarabioyo, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Marc Guiu, while Josh Acheampong, Wes Fofana, Pedro Neto and former Seagull Robert Sanchez also took part in the session and feature in the gallery.


Levi Colwill was also pictured working with the group, as he steps up his recovery and closes in on a return to action having featured for the Under-21 side recently.


Make sure to scroll down now to view the best images from today's workout, and make sure to stay tuned to the Chelsea Official App and website for all the build-up and live coverage of tomorrow's contest.









Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, and Micah Richards doesn’t think Liam Delap is ready for Chelsea

 Delap Signed for £30m from Ipswich Town last summer, Delap has managed just one Premier League goal for Chelsea since joining. While the Englishman hasn’t had much of a run in the side, he started on Saturday.


But Delap was guilty of another poor display, and it isn’t his first this season. There was hope that the appointment of Liam Rosenior, his old Hull manager, could help him. But that hasn’t played out just yet.


Having watched Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Man United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night, The Rest Is Football’s Gary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer all had their say on Delap and his Chelsea stint.


Shearer believes Delap is not good enough for Chelsea at the moment, but is in agreement with Richards and Lineker that he needs time. Whether the 23-year-old is going to get time, is a very different question.


Shearer began: “There’s definite talent in there, but not for Chelsea just yet,” before Lineker replied: “He’s not had a good run of games has he, with injuries as well. We’ll reserve our judgement there for a while.”


Micah Richards added: “With Delap, he’s trying to find his feet a little bit, it’s fair to say. But with the expectation of the fans at Chelsea, he needs a little bit of time, that’s for sure,” he summarised on Delap.

Mikel is worried and left questioning where on earth the club is headed.

 John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy discuss the weekend’s top stories as Manchester City wrestle control of the title race from Arsenal. It’s now just one win in six for the Gunners as they are edged out at the Etihad Stadium, and Obi Mikel isn’t happy with Mikel Arteta.


Mikel also has his say on Gabriel’s headbutt on Erling Haaland and ponders whether Arsenal will not be more comfortable hunting rather than being hunted.


Another defeat for Chelsea means it’s four on the bounce without so much as a goal scored, and just one win in eight. Little worried Mikel is worried and left questioning where on earth the club is headed.


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Liam Rosenior has stated that a late call will be made on Joao Pedro ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.

 Liam Rosenior has stated that a late call will be made on Joao Pedro ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.


The striker was absent from the weekend’s home defeat to Manchester United through injury and it remains to be seen whether he can return to face his former club on Tuesday evening.

Our head coach also confirmed that Estevao Willian, who was forced off against the Red Devils with a hamstring injury, will miss the trip to the south coast but Enzo Fernandez is fine to feature after withdrawing with a calf problem at the weekend.

‘Joao will be a late call,’ Rosenior told the gathered media at Cobham.

‘He was out on the pitch today, and we will make a decision on him tomorrow morning. That’s a real positive for us because he will be back sooner rather than later

‘Estevao is definitely out, which is a real shame and we are doing further tests into the extent of his injury.


‘Enzo is absolutely fine, he’s available. Elsewhere we have no other new news to report. Everyone is okay, even though it’s a quick turnaround from Saturday’s game to tomorrow.’

Elsewhere, Rosenior delivered an update on Levi Colwill. The defender has returned to team training following his recovery from a serious knee injury and featured for the Under-21 side recently.

While not putting too much pressure on the England international, Rosenior is hopeful that Colwill could feature for the Blues before the season is out.


‘Very hopeful that we’ll see him before the end of the season,’ Rosenior said of Colwill.

‘He played 60 minutes for the Under-21s, and while it was a very low-level game, getting 60 minutes was a really good start for him.

‘We want him to be involved in the next game on Saturday with the Under-21s, and build him up because it's been a really bad injury that he's come back from.

‘His rehab has gone really well and he’s trained today. He’s made a huge impression on the group and you can really feel his presence on the training pitch.

‘I can't wait to have him back in with the group.’

Peter Schmeichel expects Chelsea to sack Liam Rosenior

 Graham Potter lost 11 of 31 matches as Chelsea manager. Well, Rosenior has already lost nine games since taking over at Stamford Bridge. So, will the board sack Rosenior this summer, or possibly before?


Reports suggest Chelsea are sticking by Rosenior and in fairness to the former Hull and Strasbourg boss, Chelsea were improved against Man United. There was an element of luck to Man United’s 1-0 victory.


But Schmeichel is having none of it. Speaking to Premier League Productions on the weekend, the Dane believes Chelsea will sack Rosenior soon and expects an announcement in the not-too-distant future.


“I have no idea what the plan with him is. But going by what Glenn is saying and what Chelsea normally does, he’s probably gone,” Schmeichel said, when asked if he thinks Chelsea will sack their manager.


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Chelsea are now seven points behind Liverpool in sixth place, and are seriously looking over their shoulder with the likes of Everton, Brentford and Tuesday’s opponents Brighton pushing for Europe.


Champions League qualification looks likely to be out of the question, unless Aston Villa can win the Europa League and finish fifth, which would mean sixth position then becomes a Champions League spot.

Rosenior looks set to remain in the hotseat even if Chelsea do not get Champions League football. But what happens if Chelsea fail to win European football whatsoever? It’s becoming an increasing possibility.


Financially, qualifying for the Europa League at least takes the edge off missing out on Champions League football, especially if Chelsea go deep into the competition. But none at all puts Rosenior’s job in doubt.

Liam Rosenior has offered a candid assessment of his future at Chelsea

Liam Rosenior has offered a candid assessment of his future at Chelsea following a damaging 1-0 defeat to Manchester United that leaves their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. The Blues boss admitted he is in the dark regarding the potential consequences should the club fail to secure a seat at Europe's top table next season.


The narrow loss at Stamford Bridge has left Chelsea trailing 10 points behind the Red Devils and, perhaps more crucially, four points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool. With the race for European qualification reaching its climax, the inability to find the back of the net has become a glaring issue for Rosenior’s side, who have failed to score in four consecutive matches - their worst such run since 1912. When questioned about the potential fallout of missing out on the Champions League, Rosenior did not hide from the gravity of the situation. "The honest answer is I don't know," Rosenior said in his post-match press conference. "The honest answer is we're still fighting and we will address that situation at the end of the season, whatever the situation is."


The uncertainty in the dugout is mirrored by concerns regarding the squad's composition in the event of a failure to qualify. Star man Cole Palmer recently addressed his future in an interview with The Guardian, emphasizing that while he is committed to the project, the Champions League is vital for the club’s recruitment strategy.


"I've got no plans to move from Chelsea. We've still got a lot to play for," Palmer said. "We've got the FA Cup semi-final [against Leeds] and if we finish in a Champions League spot it puts us in a good position to sign players that we need. We spoke to the owners and they're sure of the players that are gonna do it.


The hierarchy at Stamford Bridge has been patient with Rosenior, but the historical demand for results at Chelsea means that "not knowing" the consequences might soon lead to a definitive decision. That remains to be seen in the days to come, but the result from the match against his former club Brighton is now all the more crucial. The clash feels like a definitive crossroads for the project.


Julian Alvarez tells Chelsea and other suitors he wants to play up front

 However, according to TEAMtalk, the Argentine has informed Chelsea and all of his other suitors that he only wants to play through the middle at his next club.

Joao Pedro is currently Chelsea’s first-choice striker and has been excellent this season, but that is not the only potential barrier for the Blues.

The same outlet has claimed that Atletico are demanding a fee in excess of £100m for their forward.

After making huge losses, the Club World Cup winners may not be in a position to spend that sort of money on a single player, especially if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

This season, Joao Pedro has actually scored more league goals than Alvarez. In 32 Premier League appearances, the Brazilian has netted 14 times.

As for Alvarez, he has scored eight goals in 29 La Liga appearances. Pedro has played more minutes than Alvarez but still scores more goals per 90 minutes.

As per FotMob, Pedro scores 0.52 goals per 90, while Alvarez’s figure is 0.38. Whatever the case, the Argentina international is still a tremendous forward. If Chelsea have the opportunity to sign him in the next transfer window, they cannot say no.

The club will surely need Champions League football, though, and securing that now looks highly unlikely. Their rivals for the top five all won over the weekend, practically ending their chances of being in Europe’s elite competition next season.


Source: Chelsea Chronicle

Man United stars showed there is no love lost between the playing group and former team-mate Alejandro Garnacho following the Red Devils' 1-0 win over Chelsea

 Garnacho was the focus of attention on Saturday evening as he went up against former club United just days after revealing he did 'bad' things before sealing his £40million move to the Blues last summer.

The Argentine had endured a public falling out with former United boss Ruben Amorim, revealing his frustration at only being brought on as a late substitute in United's dismal Europa League final defeat by Tottenham last May. 


His brother Roberto also stoked the fire by posting a message on social media criticising the head coach for throwing Garnacho 'under the bus'. 


Before he left United, he posted a picture of himself wearing an Aston Villa shirt with the name of Marcus Rashford on - his former United team-mate who was also out of favour under Amorim. 


While no United star has gone on the record to air their disapproval of Garnacho's actions, their behaviour towards the Argentine after the final whistle on Saturday spoke volumes.


Fan footage showed Garnacho waiting on the Stamford Bridge turf as United made their way to the tunnel. In the clip, no visiting player engaged with the 21-year-old.


Later, veteran defender Luke Shaw posted an image of himself pushing Garnacho to the floor on Instagram, with the caption 'important win'.


His post was flooded with comments from United fans - including Steven Bartlett who said 'Ahahahahah' - as well as his own team-mates.


United captain Bruno Fernandes shared a GIF which read: 'That's a violation', while Alex Telles, who was a member of the United dressing room before leaving last summer, shared two fire emojis and a love heart. 


Speaking candidly when asked by Premier League Productions if he regretted how his United exit panned out, Garnacho said: 'Maybe yes, because I loved that club. They gave me the confidence from the start, from Spain, to bring me to the academy, then they bring me to the first team, so it was like four or five years, and amazing love from everyone, from the fans, the stadium, everything was really good.


'It's just sometimes you have to change for the good of your life or the next steps. I only have good memories of Man United.'


After a rocky start to life under Amorim, the Portuguese had praised Garnacho's work to earn a spot back in his team, despite there being no natural fit in his back-three system.


The natural winger slotted into a No10 role, but things went south again and he fell down the pecking order once more.


That, he has said, was a key reason as to why he left - admitting that he made some questionable moves when he was out of the team.


'I remember in the last six months I was just not playing like before at Manchester United,' he said. 'I started to be on the bench, it's not a bad thing, I was only 20 years old, but in my mind it was like I had to play every game.


'In my mind, maybe it is also on me, I started to do some bad things. But yes, it was just this moment in life and sometimes you have to make decisions and I am really proud to be here and still in the Premier League at a club like this.


'Everyone knows the team we have and the things we can do. Sometimes, we have better moments or worse moments, I am proud to be here but with United, I have nothing wrong to say about the club, no one in the club or the team-mates. It's just a moment in life that changes and life continues. I have no regrets.'


Garnacho struggled on Saturday night. In the first half he failed to register a shot, create a chance or complete a take-on. He lost the majority of his duels and lost possession on four occasions.


He failed to improve on his contributions in the second half, with Chelsea losing 1-0.

Diego Simeone has emerged as the favourite to become Chelsea’s next manager

Diego Simeone has emerged as the clear favourite to become Chelsea’s next manager amid mounting pressure on current head coach Liam Rosenior, as the club’s disappointing Premier League campaign reaches a critical juncture.


Rosenior’s side have now suffered four consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring a goal, a run that has severely damaged Chelsea’s hopes of Champions League qualification and intensified scrutiny over the 41-year-old manager’s position. While the club has publicly expressed continued support for Rosenior, internal concerns have grown significantly in recent weeks as results have continued to deteriorate.


Sources close to the club indicate that senior executives are now actively exploring succession plans. Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone, who has enjoyed a highly successful 14-year tenure in Spain, is understood to be the leading candidate to take over at Stamford Bridge should a change be made. Simeone’s contract with Atlético expires at the end of the season, and he is believed to be open to a new challenge in the Premier League.


Several other high-profile names are also under consideration, though Simeone is currently the standout option due to his proven track record of delivering consistent success and his experience managing at the highest level in European competition.


Chelsea Football Club remains focused on finishing the current season strongly and will make any managerial decisions in due course with the club’s long-term ambitions in mind.

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