World Cup Qualifiers are wrapping up today and tomorrow, meaning the October international break is now winding down. So yes, it's already time to preview the next weekend's Premier League action. Chelsea notched a very nice win over Liverpool, heading into the FIFA window, and they'll now look to keep that positive momentum going into the next clash, a trip to Nottingham … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted Starting XI at Nottingham Forest
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Chelsea Early Team News at Nott Forest: Enzo, Palmer, James, Santos, Chalobah
Chelsea will come out of the October international break with a sneaky challenging matchup at the Tricky Trees of Nottingham Forest. Over the weekend, the Blues picked up a new injury/fitness concern in Enzo Fernandez. The transfer fee record setting midfielder has some knee inflammation, and he'll be touch-and-go for this one. The same goes for Cole Palmer, Reece James, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Early Team News at Nott Forest: Enzo, Palmer, James, Santos, Chalobah
Enzo Fernandez Suffers Knee Problem, Returns Early to Chelsea
Midfield maestro Enzo Fernandez has left Argentina national team camp early, due to an injury/fitness concern. The good news is that the situation doesn't sound too serious. It's hard to say whether or not Enzo is "a doubt" for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest. Fernandez is reportedly suffering from “synovitis in his right knee,” which is a form of inflammation. … [Read more...] about Enzo Fernandez Suffers Knee Problem, Returns Early to Chelsea
Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo
It was a big weekend for Chelsea, who scored a nice win over then league leading Liverpool. Team captain Reece James played the full 90 in that victory but he did not come away unscathed. James suffered an unspecified injury of some sort, forcing him to pull out of international duty with England this week. It may just be a knock, and nothing more serious, but it is … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Chelsea
Are Liverpool FC seriously on the verge of losing their third in a row? Yes, Liverpool, arguably the most powerful and overall best side in the world. Yes, the Merseyside club, who constructed an egregiously expensive roster by breaking the summer transfer window spending record in 2025, have lost back to back games, and now they go to Chelsea, which is always a tricky … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Chelsea
Liverpool Team News at Chelsea: Alisson Becker, Hugo Ekitike, Federico Chiesa
The proverbial injury added to insult occurred in midweek when Liverpool lost to Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League competition. The Reds also lost their starting goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, due to a groin injury. It remains to be seen how long Alisson will be out, but Reds boss Arne Slot was very definitive, and actually quite colorful, in ruling the Brazilian shot … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Chelsea: Alisson Becker, Hugo Ekitike, Federico Chiesa
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool
There is no doubt what headliner fixture of the Premier League weekend is- Liverpool at Chelsea. The Reds will head into southwest London as slight favorites, and that's very understandable, given how Chelsea has been slumping lately. The Blues currently sit eighth in the table, and given all their resources, and transfer spending- that is simply unacceptable. A win here, … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool
Chelsea FC Team News vs Liverpool: Santos, Fofana, Chalobah
On the eve of Chelsea's 1-0 win over Benfica on Tuesday night, in the UEFA Champions League competition, manager Enzo Maresca said that three of his players faced late fitness tests: Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos. "This afternoon, we are going to assess Caicedo, Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos," Maresca said on Monday. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Liverpool: Santos, Fofana, Chalobah
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Benfica
Benfica at Chelsea has one obvious, direct and box office headline- Jose Mourinho. Yes, the special one is returning to the place where he won three league titles, three League Cups and one FA Cup on Tuesday night. The Mourinho reunion is going to make for a truly blockbuster of an evening. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Benfica
Chelsea Team News vs Benfica: Cole Palmer, Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana
Over the weekend, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca provided an update on three of the Blues six injured players. Ahead of the surprise loss to Brighton, Maresca provided some level of insight into the situations surrounding Cole Palmer, Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana. Let's get you up to speed for the UCL clash with Benfica (and good old friend, Jose Mourinho), starting with … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Benfica: Cole Palmer, Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana