As we wrote earlier in the week, as many as five players could come back into the mix for Chelsea this weekend. Indeed the Blues injury crisis is alleviating as they make a visit to Newcastle United for a Saturday crunch clash. The list includes potential very long-awaited debuts for forward Christopher Nkunku and midfield maestro in the making Romeo Lavia. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Newcastle United: Nkunku, Lavia, Colwill, Gusto
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Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC
Newcastle United hosts Chelsea FC on Saturday in what looks to be the Premier League weekend's second biggest match, behind only Liverpool FC at Manchester City. It's also a fairly even series, historically, as the Geordies have 55 wins over Chelsea all-time. The Blues have emerged victorious, by comparison, 78 times to go along with 40 draws. This matchup … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC
Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia Nearing Return for Chelsea
The last time we saw forward Christopher Nkunku in action in a Chelsea shirt was August 2, during a preseason friendly versus Borussia Dortmund at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The notoriously awful Soldier Field turf was the spot where Nkunku blew out his knee, and the injury was so severe that he's been out all this time. However, he's really stepped up his … [Read more...] about Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia Nearing Return for Chelsea
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Man City
Could Monday night be the win that turns Chelsea's season around? As weird and crazy as that game was, in multiple ways on many levels, 4-1 over the top of the table side/a team that was previously undefeated sends a clear and resounding message. Beating Tottenham Hotspur is always relished at CFC, but this time even more so. Now comes another chance to make a major … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Man City
Chelsea Team News vs Man City: Enzo, Broja, Mudryk, Carney
Enzo Fernandez is the latest injury concern for Chelsea FC as the Argentine had to be taken off early in Monday night's thrilling 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. His countryman, Spurs defender Cristian Romero, scraped the studs of his boot across Fernandez's shin and ankle. It is thought (or at least hoped) that he will be fine to face Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Man City: Enzo, Broja, Mudryk, Carney
Chelsea News: Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Mauricio Pochettino
Tottenham Hotspur entered tonight off to one of their best starts in the long history of their club. Chelsea went into Monday night football with one of the worst starts in their illustrious history. The final result was Chelsea 4, Tottenham Hotspur 1, on the strength of a Nicolas Jackson hat trick. Indeed, this is why we play the games. Spurs found themselves down to just … [Read more...] about Chelsea News: Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer, Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino Begins Crucial Stretch with Return to Tottenham
Ahead of his return to Tottenham Hotspur, to take on the club that he led from 2014-2019, Mauricio Pochettino was asked by a reporter if Monday night's match will be like visiting an ex-girlfriend. The 51-year-old Chelsea manager had some fun with the query, rolling with the punches during his weekly Friday press conference. … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino Begins Crucial Stretch with Return to Tottenham
Chelsea Team News vs Blackburn: Enzo, Mudryk, Broja, Carney (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk were both surprise absentees in Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Brentford today. The duo were not a part of the team fitness update, provided by the club, yesterday. And according to the club itself, the dup missed out due to "small muscle strains." Later on Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino went to say that Enzo had a second reason to be away from … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Blackburn: Enzo, Mudryk, Broja, Carney (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
The Chelsea winning streak is over. Today saw a rough one for the Blues, who fell 2-0 to Brentford in a fiercely contested London derby. Not much time to dwell on it though, as Blackburn Rovers await, for a EFL Cup round of 16 clash. That's the most positive thing about fixture congestion- when you lose, there is another match coming on quickly, and thus you must rapidly move … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brentford
Chelsea are now undefeated across all competitions in their last four, which may not sound like much, but remember- it wasn't long ago that they were sitting 14th in the table. Perhaps it is true- Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is really "building something," and indeed some "very good things are coming." Beating Brentford would certainly send an important statement too. The … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brentford