This international break is three weeks long, instead of the usual two, and that is likely a very good thing for Chelsea FC and other teams that are as injury-riddled as they are. Chelsea have so many fitness/injury/issues that we're going to need two different articles to cover it. For Chelsea Injury Update Part 1, go here. We'll cover Reece James, Joao Pedro and Emanuel … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Joao Pedro, Emanuel Emegha
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Chelsea Injury Updates: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Cole Palmer
Chelsea FC head into the September-October internationals (yes, it's a combo platter international break) sitting in the very last position on the first page of the standings. Yes, 10th place, which is as "mid" as the kids like to say, as it gets. Injuries are a big reason why Chelsea are so pedestrian thus far this season. With midfield maestro Moises Caicedo and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Cole Palmer
Chelsea Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
Until we know what is going on with Reece James and Joao Pedro, we'll just assume that they are okay, and available for selection this weekend at Brentford. Now they did miss training on Tuesday, so who knows, they might indeed be injured, but until we get confirmation on that, let's just assume that they are totally fine. We predict the pair will start in the London derby on … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
Chelsea Team News at Brentford: James, Pedro, Caicedo, Palestra, Henderson, Emegha
Chelsea heads to Brentford on Friday night, for a slightly-above-mid-table London derby. It's a match-up of sixth versus seventh, so both clubs are currently in line for qualification for UEFA competition next season, but both the Blues and the Bees have bigger ambitions than that. Chelsea captain Reece James and first choice striker Joao Pedro both missed out on the squad's … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Brentford: James, Pedro, Caicedo, Palestra, Henderson, Emegha
Chelsea Team News vs Hull City: Caicedo, Palestra, Emegha, Henderson
We now have more clarification on the specific injury that has been afflicting Moises Caicedo as of late. The Ecuadorian midfielder is/has been dealing with a calf injury. "He has a problem in his calf," Blues boss Xabi Alonso said on Tuesday. "It was the same one he had before Brighton. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Hull City: Caicedo, Palestra, Emegha, Henderson
Chelsea Predicted XI at Arsenal: Xabi Alonso to Field Strong Team for London Derby
Chelsea winger/midfielder Pedro Neto continues to be linked with a move away, despite the fact that the summer transfer window is now closed. That's because the Saudi Arabia window remains open until October 12. That said, we still think Neto will stay put at Chelsea, and we selected him for our starting XI prediction at Arsenal on Sunday. Neto reportedly drew a lot of interest … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Arsenal: Xabi Alonso to Field Strong Team for London Derby
Arsenal Team News vs Chelsea: Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera, Bruno Guimaraes, Jurrien Timber
Arsenal supporters might have some concerns, ahead of the London derby against Chelsea, after Cristhian Mosquera and Bruno Guimaraes were noticeably absent during the Thursday morning training session. So we will see if manager Mikel Arteta provides an update, or not, during his press conference tomorrow on the pair. There is some good news though, as Declan Rice took part in … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Chelsea: Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera, Bruno Guimaraes, Jurrien Timber
Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Jordan Henderson
Chelsea had a historical summer transfer window! We won't be able to appreciate it fully until all the new arrivals have played, and that won't come until after this weekend, given how both Marco Palestra (unspecified injury) and Jordan Henderson (recovery from a wrist injury) will miss out at Arsenal this weekend. However, Chelsea did unofficially break the world record for … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Jordan Henderson
Chelsea Transfer Updates: Enzo Fernandez, Lamine Camara
Remember August 12th, when Chelsea created a self-imposed public deadline for any club (but it was obviously directed at Manchester City) to buy Enzo Fernandez? The deadline was set for that Friday, Aug. 14th at 5pm. The "hard deadline" came and went, with no sale, and not even a bid. In case you missed it, here is the tweet below from Fabrizio Romano. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Transfer Updates: Enzo Fernandez, Lamine Camara
Chelsea Reach Deal to Send Mykhailo Mudryk on Loan to Tottenham
Mykhailo Mudryk, reinstated to play only last month after not featuring competitively since December of 2024, is headed out on loan. David Ornstein, of The Athletic/New York Times reports that Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Chelsea for a season-long loan move, with just Mudryk's personal terms remaining to be finalized. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Reach Deal to Send Mykhailo Mudryk on Loan to Tottenham