{
  "id": 1489753,
  "title": "From Chelsea bomb squad to new chapter at Como for Chalobah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/from-chelsea-bomb-squad-to-new-chapter-at-como-for-chalobah-1489753",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:36:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-bomb-squad-chapter-como-133610856.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Trevoh Chalobah, the England defender, completed his nearly 20-year connection with Chelsea by joining Como 1907 in the summer of 2024. However, his journey at the boyhood club taught him the importance of resilience. Chalobah's career is a testament to his ability to overcome setbacks and rise to the occasion, beginning with his early struggles at the Cobham academy and culminating in his 151 appearances for Chelsea. The 27-year-old's resilience was on display when he was left out of first-team training as part of the 'bomb squad' under former boss Enzo Maresca in 2024 before being made available for transfer and loaned out. Chalobah's leadership qualities and resilience were key factors in his return to Chelsea's first team in January 2025, contributing to 47 appearances during the 2024-2025 season. Chalobah's decision to join Como was influenced by the club's rise under manager Cesc Fabregas, as well as the opportunity to work with a player he had previously faced, Antonio Conte. Chalobah expressed his gratitude for the opportunities at Chelsea and his excitement for the new chapter at Como, where he will continue to showcase his resilience and leadership skills.",
  "summary": "After ending his near 20-year association with Chelsea by joining Como 1907 this summer, Trevoh Chalobah credits his time at Stamford Bridge with building his resilience.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "From Chelsea bomb squad to new chapter at Como for Chalobah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/from-chelsea-bomb-squad-to-new-chapter-at-como-for-chalobah",
        "published": "2026-08-17T13:30:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}