Mudryk is back
The doping ban has been lifted. Mykhailo Mudryk can return to Chelsea after his CAS appeal succeeded, ending his suspension early (1) (5) (9). No details on when he rejoins the squad yet, but the club will assess him in August before deciding on his role for next season.
Enzo Fernandez future to be decided next week
His agent is sitting down with Chelsea for talks in the coming days. Fabrizio Romano reports that new meetings are scheduled next week to decide what happens with the midfielder (4). Manchester City are watching the situation. A sale or a renewed commitment, the next few days settle it.
Spurs today, and Acheampong says it straight
Chelsea face Tottenham in the Sydney Super Cup on Saturday (3). Josh Acheampong did not dress it up: "When it's that fixture, there are no friendlies. So, it'll be good" (6). He also gave a glimpse of Alonso's demands: defend first, then play (6). The manager wants centre-backs who can use the ball.
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Chelsea 6–4 Western Sydney Warriors in Alonso's first game
A hat-trick from Joao Pedro and a wild scoreline to open pre-season (6). Alonso's first match in charge was chaos and goals. The defending will need work, but six goals in the opener is a decent start.
Delap wants to stay and fight
Danny Welbeck is arriving on a free, but Liam Delap is not running for the exit. Football Insider reports his first priority is a strong pre-season and earning a place in Alonso's plans at Stamford Bridge (2). Offers will come if he changes his mind, but for now he is staying put.
The transfer ban and the points deduction that disappeared
Chelsea have been hit with a two-window transfer ban by the FA (7). Separately, the 15-point penalty from the agent-payment case was reduced to six suspended points, then removed entirely on appeal (8). The club fought it and won.
Fan reactions
The Mudryk news has fans torn. Some want him back in the squad immediately. Others are ready to move on and see what a loan does for his value. The Chalobah-to-Como deal at €30m is also rumbling through the subreddit, Romano reporting a full agreement is close. And the Enzo Fernandez agent meetings next week have people bracing for a big call, plenty of you think this is the moment the club decides whether to build around him or cash in. Read the full discussion here.
