For the first time in his Chelsea FC career, striker Christopher Nkunku was healthy enough to be named to the matchday squad yesterday. We're speaking about competitive competition only, of course, as Nkunku did actually get a lot of playing time in the preseason. The French striker went an unused substitute in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Sheffield United on Saturday, and perhaps … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Newcastle: Nkunku, Lavia (EFL Cup Quarterfinals)
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Chelsea FC Starting 11 Prediction vs Sheffield United
It's mid-December and for the calendar year 2023, Chelsea FC have more players signed than victories. It's an amazing statistic, courtesy of this site's former Liverpool writer, Will Willems. Yes, Chelsea have five wins so far this season, heading into the weekend fixture at home versus Sheffield United. Two more if you include the second and third round EFL Cup … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting 11 Prediction vs Sheffield United
Chelsea Team News vs Sheffield: James, Sanchez, Lavia, Cucurella
Poor Reece James! The Chelsea captain is now back in the Blues treatment room after suffering a hamstring injury in the loss to Everton this past Sunday. He is now expected to be on the sidelines for the next three months. The English full back just cannot catch a break, as this season has just been extremely injury-riddled for him. Two more players came off injured at … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Sheffield: James, Sanchez, Lavia, Cucurella
Chelsea at Everton Team News: Nkunku, Lavia, Gusto, Onana, Calvert-Lewin
Chelsea FC, by most accounts, have been the most injured team in the Premier League this season. As the next match approaches, the Blues injury absentees can be divided into two categories: nearing a return soon and longer-term recovery. Christopher Nkunku (knee surgery recovery), Romeo Lavia (ankle injury) and Malo Gusto (undisclosed/unspecified issue) fall into the latter … [Read more...] about Chelsea at Everton Team News: Nkunku, Lavia, Gusto, Onana, Calvert-Lewin
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Manchester United
Chelsea certainly achieved a very gutsy win earlier today, against a team they have had a ton of connections with over the past couple of years, in Brighton & Hove Albion. Playing down a man for the whole second half, they held on for the win, and now it's a very quick turnaround to the next league fixture, a trip to Manchester United. You can probably expect manager … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Manchester United
Chelsea Team News at Man United: Gallagher, Nkunku, James, Cucurella
Conor Gallagher has started all 13 of Chelsea FC 's Premier League matches this season, but he won't be in the first team for the 14th. That's because he was shown a red card today, after having picked up two yellow cards in the home win over Brighton & Hove Albion. Once Conor Gallagher got his marching orders, in the 45', Chelsea had to continue on with only ten men … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Man United: Gallagher, Nkunku, James, Cucurella
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC
Manchester United looked awful last night at Newcastle United, so it is very good news that they will have to move on quickly. The next Premier League fixture will be here before you know it as Chelsea FC are coming to the Theatre of Dreams on Wednesday night. "If you lose, you are always unhappy and we talk with the team about the why but I am sure this team is resilient," … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC
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