The longer the international break, the longer our Team News preview articles become. That's because the three, instead of the usual two week FIFA window brought more injuries, recoveries and rehabilitations that we typically see during the internationals. And Chelsea, ahead of their visit from AFC Bournemouth, have a very long list of injury concerns, consisting of Reece … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Bournemouth: Palmer, James, Gittens, Caicedo, Pedro, Palestra
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Chelsea Injury Updates: Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha, Jamie Gittens, Mike Penders
Chelsea FC might be on the verge of a total injury crisis right now, so any time they get any kind of positive fitness news, it's a huge boost. And that's what they got, in the form of summer transfer additions Marco Palestra and Emmanuel Emegha. Both of the new signings have resumed full training, so they should be in contention to make the squad against AFC Bournemouth, nine … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha, Jamie Gittens, Mike Penders
Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Joao Pedro, Emanuel Emegha
This international break is three weeks long, instead of the usual two, and that is likely a very good thing for Chelsea FC and other teams that are as injury-riddled as they are. Chelsea have so many fitness/injury/issues that we're going to need two different articles to cover it. For Chelsea Injury Update Part 1, go here. We'll cover Reece James, Joao Pedro and Emanuel … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Joao Pedro, Emanuel Emegha
Chelsea Injury Updates: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Cole Palmer
Chelsea FC head into the September-October internationals (yes, it's a combo platter international break) sitting in the very last position on the first page of the standings. Yes, 10th place, which is as "mid" as the kids like to say, as it gets. Injuries are a big reason why Chelsea are so pedestrian thus far this season. With midfield maestro Moises Caicedo and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Cole Palmer
Chelsea Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
Until we know what is going on with Reece James and Joao Pedro, we'll just assume that they are okay, and available for selection this weekend at Brentford. Now they did miss training on Tuesday, so who knows, they might indeed be injured, but until we get confirmation on that, let's just assume that they are totally fine. We predict the pair will start in the London derby on … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
Chelsea Team News at Brentford: James, Pedro, Caicedo, Palestra, Henderson, Emegha
Chelsea heads to Brentford on Friday night, for a slightly-above-mid-table London derby. It's a match-up of sixth versus seventh, so both clubs are currently in line for qualification for UEFA competition next season, but both the Blues and the Bees have bigger ambitions than that. Chelsea captain Reece James and first choice striker Joao Pedro both missed out on the squad's … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Brentford: James, Pedro, Caicedo, Palestra, Henderson, Emegha
Chelsea Team News vs Hull City: Caicedo, Palestra, Emegha, Henderson
We now have more clarification on the specific injury that has been afflicting Moises Caicedo as of late. The Ecuadorian midfielder is/has been dealing with a calf injury. "He has a problem in his calf," Blues boss Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday. "It was the same one he had before Brighton. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Hull City: Caicedo, Palestra, Emegha, Henderson
Chelsea Predicted XI vs Leeds: Possible First Start for Geovany Quenda
Sandwiched in between league fixtures for Chelsea FC is a third round Carabao Cup clash at home to Leeds United. Chelsea suffered a London derby defeat to Arsenal yesterday, and they'll take on Hull City at home on Saturday. Manager Xabi Alonso is almost certain to freshen up his side, in a few different positions. And with that we predict a first ever start for summer signing … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI vs Leeds: Possible First Start for Geovany Quenda
Chelsea Team News vs Leeds United: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra
Chelsea FC have a pretty fit squad right now, and that's a great thing, as fixture congestion is already here. Chelsea fell, 2-1, to Arsenal yesterday but there is little time to stew on that as a League Cup tie comes this Wednesday, at home to Leeds United. Jordan Henderson remains out, as he recovers from his wrist injury. Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra (both with … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Leeds United: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra
Chelsea Predicted XI at Arsenal: Xabi Alonso to Field Strong Team for London Derby
Chelsea winger/midfielder Pedro Neto continues to be linked with a move away, despite the fact that the summer transfer window is now closed. That's because the Saudi Arabia window remains open until October 12. That said, we still think Neto will stay put at Chelsea, and we selected him for our starting XI prediction at Arsenal on Sunday. Neto reportedly drew a lot of interest … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Arsenal: Xabi Alonso to Field Strong Team for London Derby