Cole Palmer has been Chelsea’s standout player for the last two seasons (Photo: Getty)

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Chelsea can finish the season with silverware tonight.

Chelsea came from behind!

Jose Mourinho has warned Chelsea to not take Real Betis lightly in the Conference League final.

Enzo Maresca’s side secured a fourth-placed finish on the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday and can finish their campaign with a trophy on Wednesday night.

If Chelsea beat Betis in Wroclaw they will become the first club in history to win the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.

Mourinho has already achieved that feat having won the Champions League with Porto and Inter, the Europa League with Porto and Manchester United and the Conference League with Roma in 2022.

Meanwhile, Emerson Palmieri is the only player to have that achievement on his CV as he’s won the Champions League and Europa League during his time at Chelsea before he won the Conference League with West Ham in 2023.

Ahead of Wednesday’s final, Mourinho believes Chelsea’s ultimate focus has been to return to the Champions League but feels a Conference League trophy would still be ‘amazing’.

‘In this moment there is one coach and one player – me and Emerson,’ Mourinho told Sky Sports.

‘What it means for Emerson only he can say, what it means for me means my big tattoo on my arm because I’m the only one to do it.

‘I think Chelsea are a club who wants to win Champions Leagues, not Conference Leagues. But it’s a trophy, and to be the only club in the world to get all three is amazing.

‘But attention with Betis. I think Betis can compete.

‘They have a team. They have an experienced coach. They have a great mentality, too. So I think it’s going to be a good final.’

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Palmer looking to end an underwhelming season on a high (Picture: AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea take on Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final tonight looking to end their first season under Enzo Maresca with some silverware.

The Bl…

Palmer looking to end an underwhelming season on a high (Picture: AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea take on Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final tonight looking to end their first season under Enzo Maresca with some silverware.

The Bl…

Chelsea consider two players ‘untouchable’ ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Despite two hugely important upcoming games, the Blues are already making plans for the summer transfer window.

Enzo Maresca, who will keep him job regardless of Chelsea’s Champions League fate and the outcome of the Europa Conference League final, is keen to strengthen his squad at Stamford Bridge.

A new striker is expected to arrive through the doors at Chelsea following Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku’s struggles this season.

The Blues have also been urged to sign a new centre-back while Maresca could look to sign a new goalkeeper to replace error-prone Robert Sanchez.

A number of departures will also be sanctioned, with the aforementioned Nkunku one of several players linked with summer moves away from west London.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Mykhailo Mudryk, Trevoh Chalobah and loanees Ben Chilwell, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Armando Broja, Carney Chukwuemeka and Raheem Sterling could all be moved on.

Chelsea in fact appear open to offers for most of the squad, though Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo are deemed ‘untouchable’, according to BBC Sport.

Caicedo has been linked with a big-money move for Saudi Arabia but Chelsea have no plans to sell the midfielder, who cost the club over £100m in 2023.

Even Palmer, who is contracted to Chelsea until 2033, was tentatively linked with a move earlier in the season during a wobble which saw the Blues fall out of title contention.

Who have Chelsea signed?

Chelsea have already secured deals for a number of young players, including Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, Kendry Paez and Dario Essugo.

Willian will arrive at Stamford Bridge following the Club World Cup, which both Chelsea and his current club Palmeiras will feature in.

Andrey Santos will also be recalled from his impressive loan spell with Strasbourg, with Arsenal and PSG reportedly expressing interest in signing him from Chelsea this summer.

Chelsea set for huge finale to 2024-25 season

Chelsea have a huge amount to play for in their final two games of the season as they target Champions League qualification and Europa Conference League glory.

Maresca’s side travel to Nottingham Forest on the final day of the Premier League season sitting fourth, with the top-five all qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

Three days later Chelsea travel to Poland to face La Liga side Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final.

Following Chelsea’s important 1-0 win over Manchester United on Friday night, club captain Reece James said: ‘I think that is where the club belongs – in the Champions League and competing in the best competitions.

‘People like to write us off and call us inexperienced, but we played against a very experienced Manchester United team here. We were there and we won the game. We got what we needed to.’

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella added: ‘It is very important [to get Champions League football].

‘Step by step, we are creating something special and now we only have two games left to achieve that something special.

‘The most important thing is it depends on us, so we have to play the game on Sunday and then we are thinking about the [Conference League] final.

‘This win is a moment to enjoy because we have worked all season for these moments, so now we have ambitions to achieve these things.’

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Chelsea consider two players ‘untouchable’ ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Despite two hugely important upcoming games, the Blues are already making plans for the summer transfer window.

Enzo Maresca, who will keep him job regardless of Chelsea’s Champions League fate and the outcome of the Europa Conference League final, is keen to strengthen his squad at Stamford Bridge.

A new striker is expected to arrive through the doors at Chelsea following Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku’s struggles this season.

The Blues have also been urged to sign a new centre-back while Maresca could look to sign a new goalkeeper to replace error-prone Robert Sanchez.

A number of departures will also be sanctioned, with the aforementioned Nkunku one of several players linked with summer moves away from west London.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Mykhailo Mudryk, Trevoh Chalobah and loanees Ben Chilwell, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Armando Broja, Carney Chukwuemeka and Raheem Sterling could all be moved on.

Chelsea in fact appear open to offers for most of the squad, though Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo are deemed ‘untouchable’, according to BBC Sport.

Caicedo has been linked with a big-money move for Saudi Arabia but Chelsea have no plans to sell the midfielder, who cost the club over £100m in 2023.

Even Palmer, who is contracted to Chelsea until 2033, was tentatively linked with a move earlier in the season during a wobble which saw the Blues fall out of title contention.

Who have Chelsea signed?

Chelsea have already secured deals for a number of young players, including Brazilian starlet Estevao Willian, Kendry Paez and Dario Essugo.

Willian will arrive at Stamford Bridge following the Club World Cup, which both Chelsea and his current club Palmeiras will feature in.

Andrey Santos will also be recalled from his impressive loan spell with Strasbourg, with Arsenal and PSG reportedly expressing interest in signing him from Chelsea this summer.

Chelsea set for huge finale to 2024-25 season

Chelsea have a huge amount to play for in their final two games of the season as they target Champions League qualification and Europa Conference League glory.

Maresca’s side travel to Nottingham Forest on the final day of the Premier League season sitting fourth, with the top-five all qualifying for next season’s Champions League.

Three days later Chelsea travel to Poland to face La Liga side Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final.

Following Chelsea’s important 1-0 win over Manchester United on Friday night, club captain Reece James said: ‘I think that is where the club belongs – in the Champions League and competing in the best competitions.

‘People like to write us off and call us inexperienced, but we played against a very experienced Manchester United team here. We were there and we won the game. We got what we needed to.’

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella added: ‘It is very important [to get Champions League football].

‘Step by step, we are creating something special and now we only have two games left to achieve that something special.

‘The most important thing is it depends on us, so we have to play the game on Sunday and then we are thinking about the [Conference League] final.

‘This win is a moment to enjoy because we have worked all season for these moments, so now we have ambitions to achieve these things.’

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The Blues can take a huge step towards Champions League qualification tonight.

Chelsea will wear their new sponsor DAMAC for the rest of the season (Getty)

Chelsea have secured a new sponsor for the front of their shirts after reaching an agreement with DAMAC Properties.

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Romeo Lavia has made just 17 appearances in two seasons for Chelsea due to injury (AMA/Getty)

Cole Palmer has backed Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia to become one of the best midfielders in the world.

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Cole Palmer was trolled over his age.

Chelsea are chasing down Champions League qualification.

Isak hoping to put Chelsea to the sword again.

Jermaine Jenas believes Chelsea have a player who can become ‘one of the best players on the planet’.

After briefly threatening to mount a Premier League title challenge, Chelsea have been forced to alter their expectations during a difficult second-half to the season.

Chelsea beat newly-crowned champions Liverpool 3-1 on Sunday but the victory only put the Blues level on points with fourth-placed Newcastle United as they chase Champions League qualification.

In a largely challenging season, even Cole Palmer’s form has suffered, with the England star going almost four months without a goal before his late penalty against Liverpool.

After ending his long wait for a goal, Palmer hit out at ‘trolls and idiots on social media’ in a surprisingly open interview on Sky Sports.

‘S*** happens,’ he said. ‘It gives me more fight to do well not just for myself, but for my team.

‘Social media nowadays is full of idiots, the trolls and whatever. I don’t pay any attention to that. To score today, I’m happy, but I’ve got to keep improving and try to reach new levels.

‘If you’re getting chances and not scoring… you’re letting your team down at the end of the day. I feel like I’m mentally strong anyway so whatever people say, it doesn’t bother me.

‘I’ve had it all the time growing up. I feel pride in helping the team and if I’m not doing that, I’m not happy. Today, I felt like myself.

‘I felt confident, I was trying things, first time passes, playing forward, playing free and when you have him [Moises Caicedo] next to you, it’s a dream.’

Ex-England midfielder Jenas ‘loved every word’ of Palmer’s interview and felt it was further proof that he can become one of the best players in the world.

The 22-year-old enjoyed a sensational first season at Stamford Bridge, his form earning him the PFA Young Player of the Year award and a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024.

Chelsea spent £40m to sign Palmer from then-Premier League champions Manchester City and have tied the Euro 2024 final goalscorer to a contract until 2033 following his exploits in west London.

‘I loved every word of that interview, every single word of it,’ Jenas told talkSPORT. ‘He’s 22 and he’s been carrying that football club on his back this season.

‘I just think sometimes with players, a lot of the time you see these interviews and you get such a polished, load of rubbish after certain games. Sometimes you just want to know genuinely what’s going on.

‘I think with Cole Palmer, he had that bit of release that made you kind of realise that this kid cares, he wants to improve and he knows he hasn’t been as good as he should be.

‘That tells me he’s got everything it takes to go and be one of the best players on the planet at some point during his career.

‘That’s what the key is, realising you haven’t been good enough and he’s been putting things right to get himself back on the right track.’

Man Utd legend Gary Neville hails Cole Palmer

Manchester United legend Gary Neville described Palmer as the ‘best player on the pitch’ during Chelsea’s victory over Liverpool.

‘He’s the best player on the pitch by an absolute street,’ Neville said on Sky Sports commentary. ‘He’s been brilliant today, he really has.’

After naming Palmer as his Player of the Match, the ex-Manchester United and England defender added: ‘It’s been a brilliant performance from Palmer. He’s been a joy to watch.

‘He deserved that goal because he’s been the difference. A class act on the pitch throughout.’

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‘From the start of the season, he has been our best player.’

‘S*** happens.’

‘S*** happens.’

Gary Neville was on commentary duty for Chelsea vs Liverpool (Picture: YouTube)

Gary Neville was in no doubt over the ‘best player on the pitch’ during Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool.

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Chelsea welcome the newly-crowned champions to Stamford Bridge.

The Blues take on the champions this afternoon.

The Blues take on the champions this weekend.

Chelsea will wear their new sponsor DAMAC for the Conference League semi final on Thursday (Getty)

Chelsea have finally secured a new sponsor for the front of their shirts after reaching an agreement with DAMAC Properties.

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