According to Daily Mail, there is a little-known secret entrance at Chelsea FC's Cobham training ground that locals and those familiar with the route use regularly because it is more convenient than the main gate. However, this hidden entrance recently caused concern for the club.

This entrance is known only to those who regularly access the headquarters in Surrey. After passing through the gate, there is a small path flanked by green vegetation on both sides, which ultimately leads to the training building of Chelsea FC's first team.

Last Friday, Willi Iza, Chelsea FC's Head of Player Support and Development, appeared unhappy about the presence of two strangers near the training area. It is understood that the two individuals had walked through the training facility, which should have been closed, and Iza did not know their identities.

Iza, a former rugby league player from Samoa born in New Zealand, currently works under Xavi Alonso in the position of Player Support and Development. Following the "Spygate" incident involving Southampton earlier this year, clubs have become more cautious about unfamiliar visitors to their training grounds.

Previously, Southampton was exposed for sending a young analyst to film footage of a rival's training session, which ultimately resulted in the team being stripped of playoff eligibility and receiving a four-point deduction this season.

Chelsea FC stated that the side gate at Cobham would only be opened after security staff verified identities. In theory, those who entered the area that day should have been authorized. However, Iza did not know who they were and was concerned they might have seen players like Palmer preparing tactics for Chelsea's opening Premier League match against Fulham.

Following the incident, security staff began recommending users of this entrance to use the main gate instead, even though it requires an additional 15-minute walk.


Chelsea FC continues to strengthen its set-piece department. After bringing in Austin MacPhee, a set-piece specialist from Aston Villa, the club has also appointed Andre Reis as analyst to the first team.

Reis worked for the Portuguese Football Federation for seven years, where he was responsible for analyzing Portugal's set-piece tactics during the 2026 World Cup, the 2024-25 Nations League, and Euro 2024.

His work involved not only on-field training but also data analysis and video research. Reis initially worked with Portugal's youth setup before gradually becoming a key member of the national team staff, where he helped players like Cristiano Ronaldo improve their set-piece execution.

Now he will assist MacPhee at Chelsea FC. MacPhee joined the club this summer from Aston Villa and has also previously worked in Portugal.

Chelsea FC manager Xavi Alonso has stated that he wants the club to have the "best experts" in every department.


Bradley Hudson-Odoi, the brother of Callum Hudson-Odoi, has been sanctioned by the FA and banned from football agent representation for six months.

Bradley was found to have breached FA Rule E1.2 by contacting or representing an underage player without proper authorization and providing agent services without a formal agent agreement.

The FA imposed a six-month ban prohibiting him from participating in any football agent activities, a £500 fine. The ban is effective from Monday and will end on 24 February 2027.

Callum Hudson-Odoi joined Chelsea FC's academy at age seven and made126 appearances for the first team, earning three caps for England. Last year, with help from his brother, he extended his contract with Nottingham Forest until 2028.

Sources at Chelsea FC revealed that the club will not follow Wolves' example by stopping the playing of "The Liquidator" at home matches.

Previously, Wolves decided to stop playing this song at Molineux after some fans used the tune to mock rival West Brom.

Although some Chelsea FC fans have added mocking chants toward Spurs in this song, many supporters believe it should remain a Chelsea FC tradition and do not want it to be overused to mock other teams before players take the field.

Chelsea FC will face Luton Town in the League Cup on Thursday, followed by Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.


Insiders at Chelsea FC believe Manchester City may make a formal offer for Enzo Fernández before the summer transfer window closes on1 September, but the club feels it holds the advantage.

Enzo Fernández is under a long-term contract with Chelsea FC, and the club has no plans to sell. As seen in the match against Fulham, Chelsea FC still considers the Argentine midfielder to be a key player.

Unless Chelsea FC receives a very substantial offer, they will not consider selling Enzo Fernández. It is understood that the club has set a psychological asking price of at least £120 million throughout the summer and will only consider letting him leave if a suitable replacement is found.

Previously, a video shared on social media appeared to show Enzo Fernández walking through the player tunnel alone after Chelsea FC's 3-2 victory over Fulham, which led to outside speculation.

However, reporters present stated that Enzo Fernández stood with teammates in front of away fans to thank them before handing his shirt to a home supporter in the stands who was wearing a River Plate shirt, a gesture of respect toward Enzo's boyhood club.

For now, as long as the transfer window remains open, speculation about Enzo Fernández's future will continue.

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