It may only be preseason, but these footballers are competitors. Even for exhibition matches, they would much rather win than lose. Chelsea lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, and Juventus in midweek. No Blues supporter wants to see three consecutive losses, any format or competition, especially when you consider how last season went. So the clash with AC Milan in … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs AC Milan (Club Friendly)
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Chelsea vs AC Milan Team News: Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Christian Pulisic
Chelsea will take on another traditional Italian powerhouse, this time AC Milan, on Saturday. The opponent was Juventus last time out, and the Blues fell 1-0, in a match where they were without the services of Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill. Both were only nursing minor issues, so they should be available for this match. It wouldn't be totally accurate to label Palmer and … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs AC Milan Team News: Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Christian Pulisic
Chelsea Predicted Starting XI vs Juventus (Preseason Friendly)
In Hong Kong, the special administrative region of China that's home to about 7.5 million residents, a very high profile preseason exhibition will take place on Wendesday night. It's Chelsea versus Juventus, and yes, it's just a friendly, but when you first hear Chelsea versus Juventus, it kind of evokes a late stage matchup in the UEFA Champions League tournament. Or at … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted Starting XI vs Juventus (Preseason Friendly)
Chelsea Team News vs Juventus: Mudryk, Welbeck, Quenda, Slonina
Mykhailo Mudryk is back. Yes, the Ukrainian winger, provisionally suspended by the Football Association, back in December of 2024 after an "adverse finding in a routine urine test," is now cleared to play. Mudryk's test revealed a low concentration of the prohibited substance meldonium, and thus, he was forced to serve a very lengthy ban. Mudryk is back in training now, but … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Juventus: Mudryk, Welbeck, Quenda, Slonina
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Predicted Starting XIs (Preseason Friendly)
You know this cliche that you often hear from announcers this time of year: "there is no such thing as a friendly." Okay, but can you have a derby and a friendly at the same time? In Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea, you have a London derby, in a preseason friendly. And it's happening down under, so it's branded the Sydney Super Cup. It's a match with a brand name, so it's … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Predicted Starting XIs (Preseason Friendly)
Tottenham Team News vs Chelsea: Fernandes, Danso, Van de Ven, Solanke, Van Hecke
Mateus Fernandes is not, we repeat not, injured. In the past 24 hours or so, the rumor mill has churned overtime about the fitness of Tottenham Hotspur's £85 million summer signing, with some narratives even claiming that the former West Ham United midfielder suffered a serious knee injury. Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi quelled the fears and shot down the rumors after … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News vs Chelsea: Fernandes, Danso, Van de Ven, Solanke, Van Hecke
Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lavia, Jorgensen, Hato, Sarr
The bad news for Romeo Lavia is that he's injured; yet again. This marks the 12th injury suffered by the Belgian since he moved over from Southampton in 2023. Lavia missed out on the 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers because he, as manager Xabi Alonso put it, “felt something in his hamstring.” The good news is that his hamstring injury is not serious, and Chelsea are … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lavia, Jorgensen, Hato, Sarr
Danny Welbeck Set for Chelsea Medical, Will Join Team on Asia Tour
Striker Danny Welbeck is set to leave Brighton and Hove Albion and have his medical examination at Stamford Bridge, according to multiple reports. The 35-year-old former English international will then fly to Hong Kong to join up with the rest of his new Chelsea FC teammates, who are currently on tour in Australia. They beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 yesterday. … [Read more...] about Danny Welbeck Set for Chelsea Medical, Will Join Team on Asia Tour
Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Chelsea FC have played behind closed doors this summer already, twice, but now it's time to put on a show in front of a crowd. It will happen down under, as the Blues get their 2026-27 preseason underway at Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium. It's the Chelsea debut, from an exhibition standpoint (i.e. performing in front of fans), for new manager Xabi Alonso and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace
You can say that the 2026 Chelsea FC summer transfer window was a bit of a "late bloomer." Stamford Bridge started slow in the transfer market, certainly so by their standards, but they are absolutely cooking now. Crystal Palace central defender Maxence Lacroix has now completed his medical, which will soon make him a new Chelsea player. All we're waiting on now is the signing … [Read more...] about Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace