What happened to Chelsea's 14 wonderkids from Football Manager 2017 including Serie A duo

football.london.Broja had not made an appearance for Chelsea before being sent out on loan, though he has always been tipped to have a bright future while working his way up through the academy.With Arteta building a squad with young talents that will improve and create a star-studded squad when those players continue to improve, it is no surprise that the 20-year-old is one of his top targets.But Chelsea are expected to be incredibly reluctant to part ways with their academy graduate given that they are starting to look short of a different option in the final third.Romelu Lukaku has struggled to set the league alight since his return from Inter Milan, and Timo Werner is continuing to look better utilised as a winger rather than through the middle.Discussing Broja earlier this season, Thomas Tuchel said: “He’s our player and he’s doing good, but at the same time it’s only half a season, so he needs to continue to improve and to make his statement at Southampton.“We have a reason why they are our players, they have quality and mentality and now they are out there on their own in different environments and clubs and proving themselves.“Armando’s getting better and better, he’s a very unique player with unique strengths in his game - he has speed, he’s robust and he’s a goalscorer.”Chelsea rejected a bid from Southampton last month for the no.9 which could be a sign of how highly the club rate Broja and thus how unlikely it is that the Stamford Bridge outfit will accept a bid from Arsenal for the star.

Chelsea have awkwardly included a snap of Edouard Mendy's gaffe against West Ham United in an online graphic celebrating being crowned 'champions of the world'.Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz saw the Blues inch past Palmeiras to win the Club World Cup on Saturday and clinch the only piece of silverware that had been missing from their trophy cabinet.Naturally, the club's social media team began basking in the glory, as images of players and fans celebrating came flooding in.But a graphic they created to celebrate becoming world champions has rival fans in stitches as they included a shot of Mendy being caught out by Arthur Masuaku's cross during Chelsea's 3-2 defeat to West Ham in December."Chelsea’s graphic saying 'Champions of the world' have a picture of Mendy and it’s the one where he pushes Masuaku’s cross into the goal," tweeted a giddy Hammers fan."That's embarrassing haha.

Premier League career is brought down, a new chapter of management is normally turned.Steven Gerrard, Mikel Arteta, and Frank Lampard are the classic examples of players who returned to the very division they graced for so many years.The midfield trio are currently occupying the reins of Aston Villa, Arsenal, and Everton respectively, and are all looking to finish this unpredictable season strongly.However, not every former Premier League star is destined for a stint at one of the division’s top clubs.Star Sport consider 11 ex-Premier League stars who are now managing random minnows around the world.The former Chelsea and Fulham ace has been forced to take the long route in elite football management.Shortly after his retirement, Duff’s managerial career began in the Shamrock Rovers youth team, before he took up the same position at Celtic.After brief runs as the assistant manager at Celtic Park, and the Ireland national team, he was soon named as the permanent manager of Shelbourne.“The Limerick based side gained promotion to the Irish Premier League last season, which only kicked off on Friday.HAVE YOUR SAY! What other former Premier League aces who took on strange positions can you think of? Comment belowJohnny Jackson was appointed as manager of Charlton Athletic towards the end of December.The former Tottenham Hotspur ace has began his managerial career at the very stadium he retired at in 2018.He was named as the permanent replacement to Nigel Adkins, after a short but promising time as caretaker manager.After three losses in his first three League matches, shoots of recovery are apparent as he has since won three of his last five matches.The former Burnley and Bolton Wanderers is currently in charge of Indian Super

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta showed his experience with a genius trick to fool the Palmeiras players in the dying minutes of the Club World Cup final on Saturday.With the game tied at 1-1, the Blues were awarded a spot-kick just as extra time was drawing to a close.Azpilicueta picked the ball up and began hovering around the penalty spot.He cleverly made the Palmeiras players think he was about to step up and take it, and absorbed all their attempts to get in his head, before handing the ball to Kai Havertz.The silky German, just as he did in the Champions League final last season, rippled the net to win the match and the tournament for Chelsea."What a player and what a captain," one Chelsea fan tweeted. "Azpilicueta is completely underrated and under appreciated.""That's genius.

Chelsea lifted the Club World Cup trophy on Saturday night after beating Palmeiras 2-1 after extra time. Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring in the 55th minute when he powered his header past goalkeeper Weverton following some good work from Callum Hudson-Odoi down the left.

Romelu Lukaku has continued to stir up speculation surrounding his Chelsea future after posting a cryptic message to his Snapchat.The Belgian has found himself in the headlines in recent months after expressing his desire to return to Inter Milan and criticising the tactics of Blues' manager Thomas Tuchel in a controversial interview with Sky Italy.In the build-up to Saturday's Club World Cup final against Brazilian outfit Palmeiras, the striker has now caused another stir with his latest social media activity.In a post to his Snapchat on Friday, Lukaku wrote: "If you have to force it then it probably doesn't fit."While it remains unclear what exactly the 28-year-old is referring to, the timing of the cryptic message is far from ideal.The dust has only just settled following the uproar caused by the remarks made in his recent interview, in which he appeared to take aim at Tuchel."Physically I'm fine, even better than before," Lukaku told Sky Italy. "After two years in Italy, in which I worked a lot at Inter with trainers and nutritionists, I am physically fine.

Chelsea have readied a private jet to whisk Thomas Tuchel to the Club World Cup if he tests negative for Covid. Tuchel needs to provide two negative results before he can travel to Abu Dhabi and link up with his squad.The club are prepared to fly him out on Saturday morning - just hours before the final - to oversee preparations.Chelsea have been without their German boss for the past week after he tested positive for Covid on Saturday.But he is keen to make the Club World Cup final against Palmeiras, and is ready to make the trip at short notice.

Goal report that the Stamford Bridge club have offered closer to his £200,000 a week demands, with Tuchel understandably desperate to keep hold of his star defender. And the German displayed his importance in this win, producing a typically-dominant performance at the heart of Chelsea's defence to ensure they head to the final with a much-needed clean sheet.

Chelsea’s summer transfer window as he reportedly lines up a move for Jules Kounde.Kounde was a target for the Blues last summer, but their move for the Sevilla star collapsed on deadline day after a disagreement over the fee.The 23-year-old has starred for Sevilla since joining the La Liga side in 2019, helping them to win the Europa League and playing a key role in their unexpected title challenge this season.Tuchel has been keen to improve his defensive options for some time, with Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen all out of contract in the summer.French international Kounde is one of his top targets, with Chelsea expected to launch a renewed effort to sign him.But they are facing competition from Barcelona, with Xavi hoping to upset Tuchel’s well-laid transfer plans.According to Sport, Barca are ‘keen’ to sign a replacement for veteran defender and club legend Gerard Pique.Xavi believes that Kounde is the ‘ideal man’ to take Pique’s place in Barca’s backline, following his impressive performances for Sevilla.Who do you think Jules Kounde should join: Chelsea or Barcelona? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section...The Barcelona boss is thought to be a ‘massive fan’ of the centre-back, who has helped Sevilla to secure 12 clean sheets in all competitions this season.Defence is the next area on Xavi’s shopping list, having successfully bolstered his attack in the January window with the signings of Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.But that outlay could leave them struggling to compete with Chelsea’s financial strength, with Barca still suffering financial problems.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star

Wayne Rooney turned to secret booze binges in an attempt to deal with the pressures of fame after being thrust into the limelight as a teenager.The future England captain, who joined Manchester United from Everton at the age of just 18, suffered from deep anxiety following his bumper Premier League transfer.Rooney believes that his anxiety led to an "explosion" of troubling behaviour, having been involved in a series of scandals during the early seasons of his career.The 36-year-old, who called time on his professional career after becoming Derby manager in 2020, has now detailed how he tried to deal with his early fame.Rooney told The Mail on Sunday: "I would actually lock myself away and just drink to try to take all that away from my mind."Locking myself away made me forget some of the issues I was dealing with."It was like a binge. Normally, that's with a group of lads but this was a self-binge.Will Wayne Rooney be a successful Premier League manager? Give us your thoughts in the comments section"I'd get a couple of days off and I wouldn't want to be near anyone.

Chelsea’s forgotten star Kenedy has been given another shot at resurrecting his dwindling career by manager Thomas Tuchel.The Brazilian winger, 25, has been included in the Blues’ Premier League squad for the first time since 2018 and is training with the first team after being recalled from his loan spell at Flamengo in January.Kenedy was tipped for big things when he signed for £6.3million as a teenager in 2015, but his career lost momentum while he was repeatedly sent out on loans to the likes of Watford, Newcastle, Getafe and Grenada.But Tuchel believes the player is now ready for a return despite his last competitive game for Chelsea coming against Norwich four years ago.When asked whether Kenedy was being given another chance to prove himself, the German claimed the talent is being presented with a “huge opportunity”.He said: “Absolutely a clean slate. Yes, I cannot agree more.

Chelsea progressed into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory over League One side Plymouth Argyle after extra time - but it wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Blues.Marcos Alonso came off the bench to score the winner in the 107th minute after he slotted home after a neat passing move by the Premier League outfit.There was a sense of relief as the full time whistle sounded, especially considering the away side took the lead through Macauley Gillespie in the 8th minute when the defender rose above Romelu Lukaku to guide a header past Kepa Arrizabalaga.Chelsea then equalised through captain Cesar Azpilicueta backheeled a smart finish from a cross from Callum Hudson-Odoi into the far corner four minutes before the half time break.The victory felt inevitable in extra time, though more so because Plymouth ran out of steam rather than Thomas Tuchel’s side upping the ante.However, the wheels almost fell off of the bus in the 115th minute after Malang Sarr made an error on the edge of his own box before bringing down Ryan Hardie in the penalty area, but his spot kick was saved.Tuchel wasn’t present at Stamford Bridge as he tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, though he was still in charge of the team from his home.So, what did the former PSG boss get right and wrong on the day?HAVE YOUR SAY! Who will win the FA Cup? Comment below.Despite Reece James now seemingly the first choice right-back at Chelsea, it hasn’t prevented Azpilicueta from proving why he deserves a contract extension at the club in the Englishman's absence.The Spaniard was an ever-present threat for the Blues, providing width and thus allowing Hakim Ziyech to cut on to his more favoured left foot without it narrowing the play.But it was the

Romelu Lukaku has been blasted by fans online for his lacklustre marking that led to Plymouth Argyle to go 1-0 up against Chelsea. In the FA Cup Fourth Round at Stamford Bridge, the Pilgrims opened the scoring when Macaulay Gillesphey nodded them in front on eight minutes after he latched onto a free-kick.Subsequent replays, however, showed that it was Lukaku who was supposed to be marking the defender, and it looked as though the 28-year-old hardly jumped in an attempt to win the ball.Blues fans fumed online, saying that the Belgian was being ‘weak’ for not defending the ball well.One supporter wrote: “Lukaku weak as s*** there.”Another raged: “Incredibly weak from Lukaku.”Someone wrote: “Ffs….

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is set to miss the Club World Cup after testing positive for Covid.The Blues announced news of the German's positive test shortly before their FA Cup fourth-round match against Plymouth Argyle.As a result, assistant coach Arno Michels led the team against the League One Pilgrims at Stamford Bridge. And Michels will now be forced to take charge for at least one of Chelsea's Club World Cup games, too, while Tuchel quarantines in the UK.

Daily Star Sport brings you the lowdown on 10 of the best athlete-backed wining and dining establishments, complete with their TripAdvisor ratings. We hope you're hungry...Which of these restaurants would you most like to visit? Give us your thoughts in the comment sectionIn a nod to his trophy-laden playing days with Manchester United, Rio Ferdinand's Rosso Restaurant takes its name from the Italian for the colour 'red'.The former England defender co-owns the famous Manchester eatery, which offers a swanky setting and lavish cocktails, and draws its inspiration by the deep traditions of Southern Italy.Should you choose to visit, keep an eye out for its star-studded array of guests, given it is a renowned celebrity hotspot, popular with reality TV stars and United footballers of past and present.Located a short distance away for Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, The Chelsea Pig - formerly known as The Pig's Ear - is owned by Blues legend Frank Lampard and his father, Frank Lampard Senior.Though the Lampards still own the freehold for the building, they sold the long-term lease to entrepreneur Andy Scott back in 2018.Boasting 'an authentic and compelling food and drinks experience', the plush gastropub was styled by none other than renowned designer Timothy Oulton and even includes an aquarium feature.

Chelsea who can activate his buy back clause as soon as July 2023.That's according to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, who have claimed the Roma striker 'would like to go home one day' in order to conquer the Premier League in Friday's (February 4) paper.So far this season Abraham, 24, has proved his worth after his £36m move last summer, netting 10 times in Serie A and scoring six in six in the UEFA Conference League.While Italy is giving him a platform to propel his career, breaking through at the club where he grew up would have been a dream of his.And Chelsea clearly hadn't lost hope of that happening themselves when they inserted the option to sign him from the end of the 2022/23 season. To do so, they will have to pay double what they sold him for.But the report claims that £72m figure is 'consistent with the value' that the England international will hold by the time that rolls around.Chelsea fans - would you like to see this happen? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has reportedly set eyes on an ideal summer replacement for Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.Christensen and Rudiger are both out of contract at the end of June, and if their situation is not resolved in the coming months, it could force Tuchel to start looking at replacements. As luck would have it, the German has reportedly started doing just that, with Spanish outlet AS claiming he has already suggested a number of possible alternatives to the club's board.

Frank Lampard could introduce a hefty fine list for under-performing Everton players following his appointment as manager.The former midfielder swapped the blue of Chelsea, where he was sacked, for Everton when he replaced Rafa Benitez as Toffees boss this week, having impressed owner Farhad Moshiri and other club chiefs with his plans.Lampard, 43, had been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea 12 months ago after a series of lacklustre performances, though he always maintained high standards of professionalism.And if his first tenure as a Premier League manager is anything to go by, the ex-England star will run a tight ship with the help of his savage fine list.During his first season as Chelsea head coach, a printed list was leaked online with Lampard’s signature clearly visible at the bottom.The total list of fines came to a whopping £53,000, with players punished for misdemeanours like wearing the wrong kit and arriving late to training.Those who were late to training were fined £2,500, which rose to a staggering £20,000 if players missed the start of the session itself.Other fines included £5,000 for not travelling back from matches on the team coach and £10,000 for not reporting an illness or injury either before a day off or 90 minutes prior to training.And all of those fines were to be doubled if not paid within 14 days.Do you think Frank Lampard will secure Everton a top-ten finish this season? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of

Saul Niguez has confessed he felt dizzy and disorientated when he first joined Chelsea - because he hadn't learned the lingo!But after a crash course in English from his team-mates, the Atletico Madrid and Spain star finally feels ready to repay Thomas Tuchel's faith in him.The 27-year-old, who is on loan trying to earn a permanent switch, is starting to find his feet at Stamford Bridge and set to start against Plymouth in the FA Cup this weekend.He said: "In my first match, I was a bit disorientated because I was used to doing things differently and it was a bit strange for me."The truth is it hasn’t been easy but I’m very grateful to my team-mates and the club for making it easier for me to adapt. After training, the Spanish ones can translate for me."But that can also be difficult in the moment if I don’t understand the phrases such as ‘man on’ or ‘time’ myself, or if I don’t know if I’m supposed to turn or not."My English is improving and everything is becoming a bit easier.

Everton have been forced to sack a second manager in less than a month after dismissing their women's boss after only 10 games in charge.

Thomas Tuchel has already identified a trio of summer transfer targets to improve his squad after Chelsea ended the winter window without any new arrivals.Having spent heavily last summer with a cool £97.5m deal for Romelu Lukaku, Roman Abramovich was unwilling to loosen the purse strings in January.The Blues' no.1 target was Emerson, a player already on their books, but a compensation fee of £3.3m was rejected by Lyon and the player will now see out the rest of the season at the Groupama Stadium.Though Chelsea did manage to get one Brazilian loanee back through the door, Kenedy has returned prematurely from Flamengo, giving competition for places at left wing-back.Kenedy will now compete with Marcos Alonso for a starting berth after Tuchel was unable to recall compatriot Emerson.The Spaniard has filled in for first choice left-back Ben Chilwell, since the England international's season-ending injury against Juventus, but performances have been below par.The Blues have won just one of their last five Premier League matches, slipping to third in the table and are 10 points behind leaders Manchester City, who also have a game in hand.HAVE YOUR SAY! Who do you think Chelsea should target in the summer? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.