{"id":4940,"date":"2026-05-06T16:18:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4940"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:18:27","slug":"three-players-set-to-leave-as-chelsea-plan-clearout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=4940","title":{"rendered":"Three players set to leave as Chelsea plan clearout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-main\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-header--><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-feat-img\" class=\"left relative\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chelsea\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126-768x432.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126.webp\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126.webp\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Chelsea\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126.webp\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1200\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"675\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-feat-text-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!--post-feat-img--><\/p>\n<section class=\"social-sharing-top\">\n<p><span class=\"fb-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook-f\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Three players set to leave as Chelsea plan clearout -&amp;url=https:\/\/sixsports.in\/three-players-set-to-leave-as-chelsea-plan-clearout\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share This Post\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"whatsapp-but1\"><i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"pinterest-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-pinterest-p\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"email-but\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Email<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--social-sharing-top--><\/p>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-card\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-top\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-logo\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"CHELSEA\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chelsea_fc_logo-1.avif\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chelsea_fc_logo-1.avif\" alt=\"CHELSEA\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-description\">\n<p>            Chelsea is one of England\u2019s premier football clubs, competing in the Premier League and European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League. Known for its strong squad, tactical versatility, and competitive history, Chelsea has won multiple league titles, domestic cups,\u2026            <a class=\"sx-entity-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/team\/chelsea\/\"><br \/>\n                Read More about CHELSEA\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Chelsea players Enzo Fernandez, Robert Sanchez and Liam Delap are linked to a move this summer. In this case, Chelsea plan a squad rebuild for this summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-enzo-fernandez\">1. Enzo Fernandez<\/h2>\n<p>As per reports, Enzo Fernandez is linked to a move to Real Madrid this summer. The Argentine midfielder has been a top player for Chelsea in the Premier League. However, in recent times he has clearly indicated that he likes Real Madrid. Therefore, news now starts to flow in about his move away from Stamford Bridge. As a result, the <strong>Blues<\/strong> feel discomfort as while being under contract their vice captain openly acknowledges his love for some other club.<\/p>\n<p>On the football pitch, he has been an excellent player. Enzo Fernandez signed for Chelsea in 2023, and his contract will be valid till 2032. Thus, if Chelsea decide to sell him they will surely miss his presence on the field. However, they would also expect to gain a transfer fee \u00a3100m for him. Therefore, this amount can be used to strengthen other positions on the field. Meanwhile, <strong>Real Madrid<\/strong> analyse the situation and prepare to act for Enzo Fernandez as soon as they sort their Managerial issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NUMBERS FOR CHELSEA<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Competition<\/td>\n<td>Appearances<\/td>\n<td>Goals<\/td>\n<td>Assists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Premier League<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>115<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>17<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>15<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>UCL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>14<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conference League<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Club World Cup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>FA Cup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>9<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Carabao Cup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>12<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: Myles Lewis-Skelly set for axe in Arsenal vs Atletico<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-robert-sanchez\">2. Robert Sanchez<\/h2>\n<p>Robert Sanchez joined Chelsea in the summer transfer window of 2023. In this case, Chelsea paid a transfer fee of \u00a320\u00a0million plus \u00a35\u00a0million in add-ons to Brighton. This move came as a result of Blues squad rebuild plan. Since joining Chelsea, Robert Sanchez has had a lot of ups and downs. In one <strong>football<\/strong> match he turns out to be brilliant.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in the next game he makes errors costing the game for the team. Therefore, this inconsistency from the goalkeeper has affected the stability of the team. Therefore, this summer Chelsea are set to find replacements for him. In this case, links emerge with Kobel from Dortmund and James Trafford from Man City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEASON 2025\/26 NUMBERS FOR CHELSEA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Competition<\/td>\n<td>Appearances<\/td>\n<td>Goals Conceded<\/td>\n<td>Clean Sheets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Premier League<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>33<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>44<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>9<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>UCL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>8<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>12<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>FA Cup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Carabao Cup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: Alejandro Balde: United make first move, race turns<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Chelsea\" class=\"wp-image-202903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-10.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-10-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-10-768x432.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-10.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-10.webp\" alt=\"Chelsea\" class=\"wp-image-202903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-10.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-10-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-10-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-liam-delap\">3. Liam Delap<\/h2>\n<p>Liam Delap signed for Chelsea last summer. Thus, his career at Stamford Bridge is still relatively young. However, this <strong>Premier League<\/strong> season he has failed to convert his chances. He is a strong presence on the field. Meanwhile, he got more yellow cards than goals this season, this alone tells his story. <\/p>\n<p>As a result, Chelsea have consistently faced issues in scoring goals and shaping the outcome of games. Also, this has costed them a lot in <strong>UEFA Champions League<\/strong> stages. Therefore, links emerge around Liam Delap and his possible sale this summer. In this case, the Blues can create space in the squad. Also, they can use his sale money to fund other transfers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEASON 2025\/26 NUMBERS FOR CHELSEA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Competition<\/td>\n<td>Appearances<\/td>\n<td>Goals<\/td>\n<td>Assists<\/td>\n<td>Yellow Cards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Premier League<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>26<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>UCL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>FA Cup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Carabao Cup<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Total:-<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>38<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: Three Anfield exits set to reshape squad this summer<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-author-s-opinion\">Author\u2019s Opinion<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea are expected to sell Enzo Fernandez, Robert Sanchez and Liam Delap this summer. As a result, they start their search for replacements in the market. Meanwhile, other clubs get interested and start to explore a move for these players. 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