Chelsea use 'hospital-loving' captain, others to unveil new partner, FEVER

Reece James and Christopher Nkunku.

Chelsea use 'hospital-loving' captain, others to unveil new partner, FEVER

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 10:45 - 18.08.2024

Premier League club Chelsea have a new partner Fever and they had a special model for the unveiling.

Premier League side Chelsea have unveiled a new principal partner ahead of the opening match of the season.

The Blues have a match on their hands as they welcome defending champions Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Sunday evening.

That match will see new manager Enzo Maresca who joined from newly promoted Leicester City following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino make his competitive debut.

Ahead of the explosive clash, Chelsea took to social media to unveil a new partnership with Fever, who become the club’s latest principal partner.

Chelsea's skipper Reece James led the Fever unveil.
Chelsea's skipper Reece James led the Fever unveil.

According to the unveiling video which included the injury-prone duo of Reece James and Christopher Nkunku, Fever will appear on the club’s sleeves for the 2024/2025 season.

“By our Side! Introducing @Fever_UK as Chelsea FC principal partner for the 24/25 season,” the Blues said in a statement on their official account.

The post got fans talking in the comments, "Fever? Wahala oo," one stated. "We need dem tears," another stated.

Chelsea will be looking to kick start the new season on a positive note under Maresca despite a poor pre-season under the new manager.

In six matches, the Blues managed just a win, the 3-0 thrashing of America, with three defeats, two of which they conceded four times each.

Chelsea new boss Enzo Maresca in training ahead of Man City's visit.
Chelsea new boss Enzo Maresca in training ahead of Man City's visit.

However, they will be buoyed by their 1-1 draw against Italian champions Inter Milan the last time they played at the Bridge as they look to snap Man City’s two-game winning streak against them.

Meanwhile, Nigerian legend John Mikel Obi is not optimistic about his former club Chelsea heading into the new Premier League season.

Mikel Obi wants to see Osimhen at Chelsea. || imago

Mikel Obi has expressed concerns about the Blues under new manager Maresca, with the former Super Eagles skipper foreseeing an imminent struggle this season.

The former Chelsea midfield anchor is particularly concerned about Maresca’s belief that he is in London to build for the long term.

Obi who has also advised the club to go all in for compatriot Victor Osimhen believes Enzo is here to win and will not get the time he thinks he needs to build for the future.

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