Chelsea have completed their newest signing of the transfer window, and it's left-back Pep Chavarria, from Rayo Vallecano. The 28-year-old Spaniard is expected to compete with Jorell Hato for a starting position on the left flank. With Marc Cucurella joining Real Madrid, the LB position is now up for grabs. Chavarria, who signs a five year deal, and moves over on a deal … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Real Sociedad: Pep Chavarria, Mamadou Sarr, Aaron Anselmino, Trevoh Chalobah
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Chelsea Draw Luton Town in EFL Cup 2nd Round
The second-round EFL Cup ties were announced in full, only a few hours ago, and all of these clashes will take place during the week in between Premier League matchdays 1 and 2. Then, at some point during the midweek, they'll host Luton Town in the EFL Cup second round. In matchweek 2, they will welcome in Brighton & Hove Albion for their Premier League home opener. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Draw Luton Town in EFL Cup 2nd Round
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
Chelsea Manager Liam Rosenior Provides Injury Update on Romeo Lavia
Injury prone midfielder Romeo Lavia has returned to partial training for Chelsea FC. In convalescence from a thigh injury, hopes are high that he could resume full training at some point soon. And then maybe, a couple weeks or so after that, he'll be back on the pitch. As long as everything goes according to plan. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Manager Liam Rosenior Provides Injury Update on Romeo Lavia
Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction at Fulham FC
Just 1.7 miles separate Craven Cottage and Stamford Bridge, the home grounds of Fulham FC and Chelsea, respectively. Google Maps says you can walk the distance in 35 minutes, drive it in seven or eight, depending on the specific route you take. In other words, the margins are small here. The same goes for the Premier League standings. The top five, not the traditional four, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction at Fulham FC
Chelsea FC Team News at Fulham: Romeo Lavia, Reece James
Romeo Lavia is back? Yes, Romeo Lavia is back! The Chelsea midfielder, who appears in just about every single Team News article, due to how injury prone he's been since he moved over from Southampton FC, is now fully fit. Blues boss Enzo Maresca confirmed as much, just a few hours ago. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News at Fulham: Romeo Lavia, Reece James
Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction at Brentford FC
From London derby to another to another. Chelsea have another all-capital city matchup on the docket this weekend, when they make the short jaunt across town to take on Brentford FC. The Blues lost the first of this all-London triad, 1-0 to Arsenal, in the final match before the international break. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction at Brentford FC
Chelsea Team News at Brentford: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia
It's not surprising to hear that Romeo Lavia is ruled out of Sunday's London derby at Chelsea. After all, he kind of is to Chelsea what Luke Shaw is to Manchester United or what Thiago Alcantara was to Liverpool- very talented player, but unfortunately almost never healthy. While the Lavia absence for this weekend is to be expected, the Wesley Fofana situation, on the other … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Brentford: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth
This weekend saw Chelsea FC do exactly what they're supposed to do, against a lower division side, as they crushed fourth tier Morecambe, 5-0, in their FA Cup opener on Saturday. Now the opposition gets a whole lot tougher, with AFC Bournemouth coming to town for a league fixture in midweek. There was obviously, and naturally, some squad rotation last time out. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs AFC Bournemouth