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Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix

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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

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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

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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

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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 Team News at Brentford: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia

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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

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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

Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Everton

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Right now, Chelsea FC are in the thick of it, when it comes to the Premier League title race. They are strongly tipped to pick up another 3 points at Everton on Sunday. Finally, Todd Boehly, Clearlake Capital and the rest of the Chelsea FC leadership actually look like they know what they're doing when it comes to their football club. Maybe, there was a method to this … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Everton

Chelsea at Everton Team News: Cucurella, Mudryk, Broja, McNeil

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There have been a lot of heroes for Chelsea FC this season, and several of them have been unexpected. A classic example is Marc Cucurella, the Spanish left back who has been in fine form all season long. After slumping early on at Chelsea, Cucurella is back to that elite level form that he displayed at Brighton & Hove Albion. Cucurella won't be available on Sunday at … [Read more...] about Chelsea at Everton Team News: Cucurella, Mudryk, Broja, McNeil