Scott McTominay scored twice for the home team as Manchester United defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford. The Blues were aiming to build on Sunday’s 3-2 victory against Brighton.
After the match, Chelsea’s poor season continues as they sit in 10th place in the Premier League table, 11 points below the top four.
After the match, Chelsea defender Colwill spoke out against video assistant referees for two separate incidents: one involving Brighton and another involving United.
For some reason, Colwill feels that VAR is out to get him; he has no idea what he did to them, he told the Chelsea website.
In our match against Brighton, they offered a pen, but they withheld it once McTominay pulled me.
A punishment would have been imposed if I had dragged him in that manner. The world as it isThat night was really annoying. This is only a game, and we’ll put it behind us when we face Everton this coming weekend. We had opportunities that, had we converted, would have changed the outcome significantly.
After a stellar loan stint with Brighton last season, Colwill has solidified his spot in Chelsea’s starting lineup this year.
The Englishman, who is 20 years old, has started 14 Premier League games so far this season and was named captain for Wednesday’s match versus United.
Rayan Cherki could be sold in January
Foot Mercato claims that during the forthcoming winter transfer window, Olympique Lyon may trade 20-year-old star Rayan Cherki. If the French club decides not to extend Cherki’s contract, they may try to get rid of him because he hasn’t been performing well recently.
Since he was a little boy, Cherki has been a member of the Lyon youth ranks. He has risen quickly through the ranks of the club. In the winter of 2020, the young player (then 20 years old) was named to their first squad. For the French club, he has made 116 appearances and helped set up 31 goals.
Things haven’t been going as planned recently, despite his amazing performance burst. The French youth international’s performance has fallen short of expectations. He has only contributed once to a goal in fourteen appearances.
Reports of his unhappiness began circulating a few months ago, and his recent performances have only served to fuel those claims. The 20-year-old’s contract is up in the summer of 2025, thus a departure from the club is well within the realm of possibility.
Lyon will attempt to extend his current contract, which has a little over 18 months remaining. The French club may try to cash in on him if they are unable to persuade him to sign a contract. Cherki’s services might start at €20 million, although Lyon hopes to earn more than that in any possible transfer.
Chelsea and West Ham United are among the clubs showing interest in the sensational 20-year-old. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to secure his services during the summer transfer window. When the next transfer window opens, either of the Premier League clubs might be interested in re-signing him.
Cherki is the type of young, promising youngster that the Blues have been looking for. David Moyes is seeking a more imaginative approach from the Hammers, and the French youth international will undoubtedly contribute to that goal. In the near and far future, he may prove to be an invaluable asset.