Chelsea FC did exactly what they were supposed to do yesterday, take care of business against a third tier side in the League Cup. Maybe the 2-1 score line versus Lincoln City wasn't as lopsided as you might think it should be, when a League One team hosts one of the world's biggest financial powerhouses, but the W is all that matters and Chelsea are now moving on to 4th round … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
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Chelsea FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Brighton (FA Cup)
Chelsea FC have two new injury concerns heading into the weekend FA Cup clash at Brighton & Hove Albion. Nicolas Jackson (hamstring) and Marc Guiu (groin) both picked up injuries in the London derby win over West Ham last weekend. Now manager Enzo Maresca has a shortage of options at center forward. The wantaway Christopher Nkunku, who was linked with Manchester United … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction at Brighton (FA Cup)
Chelsea FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton
Whenever Chelsea FC meets Brighton & Hove Albion these days, there are storylines aplenty: Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella, not Graham Potter anymore, but you get idea. Both teams currently sit in that non-UCL European competition qualification zone, which is pretty much line with what the widespread expectations were for both sides entering the year. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Brighton & Hove Albion
During the past couple years, any meeting between Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion has been overflowing with storylines. You have had Graham Potter, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo and now the battle for berths in the lesser European competitions. Chelsea missed out on Europe this year, for the first time in a very long while. On the other side, Brighton played in … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea FC Team News at Brighton: Chilwell, Sanchez, Carney
As Chelsea FC head to the finish line of the 2023-24 season, their squad is becoming much more fit. They only have six fitness concerns now, after having spent nearly the entire season with an injury list that is well into the double digits. Ben Chilwell (knee), Carney Chukwuemeka (also a knee) and Robert Sanchez (undisclosed/unspecified) are all likely to miss out on the trip … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News at Brighton: Chilwell, Sanchez, Carney
Mauricio Pochettino Explains Why Moises Caicedo Has Struggled So Far
Moises Caicedo hasn't lived up to his lofty price tag, since he made the switch from Brighton & Hove Albion (after an apparent deal with Liverpool fell through) to Chelsea FC this summer. However, he is certainly not alone in this regard, on Chelsea's very bloated, historically expensive roster. Plus, $146 million is a lot to pay for anybody. Unless you're Jude … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Explains Why Moises Caicedo Has Struggled So Far
Nicolas Jackson Warned By Pochettino to Better Understand Premier League Rules
With Christopher Nkunku finally nearing full match fitness, Nicolas Jackson could soon see himself marginalized at Chelsea FC. The striker certainly hasn't done much to help his own cause, given his how he's accumulated seven yellow cards already, in just his first 12 Premier League matches. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has warned Nicolas Jackson that he needs to better … [Read more...] about Nicolas Jackson Warned By Pochettino to Better Understand Premier League Rules
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Whenever Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion get together, there are always numerous storylines: record-breaking transfer fee generating midfielder Moises Caicedo, polarizing defender Marc Cucurella and procured, and then quickly fired manager Graham Potter come to mind first. These two sides, both currently sitting mid-table and hanging on to the first page in the … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea Team News vs Brighton: Caicedo, James, Cucurella, Gusto, Lavia, Nkunku
Chelsea FC could be without the services of up to nine players when they host Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend. The southwest London side is certainly hoping that Moises Caicedo, the midfielder they acquired from their next opponent, this past summer for a record $146 million, won't be one of them. Caicedo is hoping to face his former team on Sunday, having missed out … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Brighton: Caicedo, James, Cucurella, Gusto, Lavia, Nkunku
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton (Summer Series)
The Summer Series is a collection of friendlies put on by the Premier League rights holder in the United States. Six EPL teams: Chelsea, Brighton, Fulham, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Brentford, came over across the pond for nine matches in five different cities. In this clash, the "big club" actually finished six places below the "smaller club" in the table last season. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton (Summer Series)