Chelsea are in a good position to advance to the UECL round of eight, but they still have plenty of work to do on Thursday versus FC Copenhagen. Obviously, being a goal up on aggregate, heading home, is a good place to be. Now Enzo Maresca's men just need to finish the job, close the deal, kill off the tie- pick your cliche. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs FC Copenhagen
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Chelsea Team News vs FC Copenhagen: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson
Heading into the second leg of their UEFA Conference League round of 16 tie with FC Copenhagen, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has a slight, but new fitness concern in the talismanic Cole Palmer. He also provided an update on the status of Nicolas Jackson, so there could be some selection issues in the final third, although it sounds like overall Cole Palmer should be fine to … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs FC Copenhagen: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
It's the "soft underbelly" portion of the schedule for Chelsea FC. Last weekend, they beat dead last place Southampton FC at home. Now they get the side that is just one spot above Saints in the table, Leicester City, coming to their ground. Sandwiched in between, a win over FC Copenhagen, in the UEFA Europa Conference League. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
Chelsea Team News vs Leicester City: Malo Gusto, Romeo Lavia
Just two injury updates for the Pensioners this weekend, as they welcome in the penultimate side of the table, Leicester City. The updates pertain to Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia. We start with Gusto, who has an unspecified issue, and it sounds pretty minor. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Leicester City: Malo Gusto, Romeo Lavia
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at FC Copenhagen
A Scandinavian affair approaches as Chelsea are off to the capital city of Denmark tomorrow. The Blues will visit FC Copenhagen for a UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round clash. The UECL is the only chance that the Blues have at a trophy this season. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at FC Copenhagen
Chelsea Team News at Copenhagen: Chalobah, Madueke, Badiashile
We have a clearer picture now of when Chelsea may get some of their injured players back to match fitness levels. It all starts with defender Trevoh Chalobah (back injury), who could return to action on Thursday, when the Blues visit FC Copenhagen for a UEFA Europa League knockout round clash. Benoit Badiashile (thigh injury) should be next, with his comeback potentially … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Copenhagen: Chalobah, Madueke, Badiashile
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC
It is not entirely the fault of Cole Palmer that Chelsea FC are slumping right now. Losers of three of the last four, the Blues have the easiest game on their schedule (at home versus dead last place Southampton FC) at the right time. Palmer is scoreless in the Blues' last six, and he hasn't netted in well over a month. As Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pointed out though, the … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Southampton FC
Chelsea Team News vs Southampton: Trevoh Chalobah, Noni Madueke
Very quick turnaround for Chelsea FC, as the next midweek fixture approaches. And with that in mind, we have some new fitness updates, pertaining to Trevoh Chalobah (lower back pain) and Noni Madueke (thigh), to cover for you right now. Blues boss Enzo Maresca said the following, earlier today: "Trevoh had a check yesterday, and he will be [out] for around one week to 10 … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Southampton: Trevoh Chalobah, Noni Madueke
Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC
Ahead of the home clash versus Chelsea FC, Aston Villa fans have to be asking themselves- "when are they going to get to the fireworks factory?" You may or may not know that reference from The Simpsons: when Milhouse van Houten was angry about the Itchy and Scratchy episode that he was watching, in which the plot consisted of, you guessed it, delays in the animals getting to … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC
Aston Villa Team News vs Chelsea FC: Leon Bailey, Ezri Konsa
Yesterday saw Aston Villa manager Unai Emery provide a couple of updates on the fitness of his players Ezri Konsa and Leon Bailey. Both were doubts for the 2-2 draw with Liverpool, and neither one ended up making the matchday squad. Now, for the next game, at home to Chelsea FC on Saturday, Bailey and Konsa will need to pass late fitness tests. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Chelsea FC: Leon Bailey, Ezri Konsa