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Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa

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When Chelsea FC hosts Aston Villa on Sunday, one team will be coming off having played European football in midweek. And it's not the one you're thinking of, as Chelsea remain a very injury-riddled, extremely over-priced mess of a side.  While it is still very early on this young season, the Blues enter this match sitting at a position in the table that is even lower than where … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Aston Villa

Chelsea Team News vs Aston Villa: James, Broja, Badiashile, Lavia

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Chelsea remain without a long list of players, due to the club's total injury crisis. Let's run through the whole, nine names long gamut again: Reece James (hamstring), Christopher Nkunku (knee), Romeo Lavia (ankle), Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Wesley Fofana (torn ACL), Marcus Bettinelli (undisclosed), Benoit Badiashile (hamstring), Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring), Armando Broja … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Aston Villa: James, Broja, Badiashile, Lavia

James, Badiashile and Broja Set to Return for Chelsea this Week

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While Chelsea are suffering through a very well-documented injury crisis right now, the situation is expected to ease this week, with the anticipation of three players returning to training. According to a report in football.london, Reece James, Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile should all return to training after the international break, which concludes after tomorrow … [Read more...] about James, Badiashile and Broja Set to Return for Chelsea this Week

Chelsea Team News at Wimbledon (EFL Cup): Petrovic, Cucurella, Lukaku

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As Chelsea FC shift from the Premier League competition to the League Cup, all the current team news pertains to the summer transfer window. Djorde Petrovic is on the way in, while Romelu Lukaku and Marc Cucurella could be on the way out. We'll cover all of these situations in a bit, but first, a refresher on the injury absentee list; which is unchanged on the moment. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Wimbledon (EFL Cup): Petrovic, Cucurella, Lukaku

Djordje Petrovic Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of €16m Move

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You knew that Chelsea FC were not done dealing this summer transfer window. Nine shopping days left before the transfer window closes, and the buying binge continues with Djordje Petrovic from the New England Revolution. He's set to undergo his Chelsea medical tomorrow, ahead of a €16m transfer from Major League Soccer to the southwest London club. It was only just a little … [Read more...] about Djordje Petrovic Set for Chelsea FC Medical Ahead of €16m Move

Carney Chukwuemeka Out for Six Weeks After Knee Surgery

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Bummer for Chelsea attacking midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka- it looked like he was just finding his place in the team and hitting his groove. But now it's back to the training room, for a long spell on the sidelines. The English youth international suffered a knee injury in the loss to 10 man West Ham United on Sunday. The Blues remain winless on the season, and Chukwuemeka … [Read more...] about Carney Chukwuemeka Out for Six Weeks After Knee Surgery

Eden Hazard Favorite All-Time Chelsea Player of Noni Madueke

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Eden Hazard is one of the most likable footballers in all the world, as he continues to make headlines every day/week with situations that convey his charisma. The latest involves winger Noni Madueke, who named the former Belgium national team captain his all-time favorite Chelsea player. See below in the tweet that references a story on Chelsea's official website. … [Read more...] about Eden Hazard Favorite All-Time Chelsea Player of Noni Madueke

West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC

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Chelsea are substantially favored to beat West Ham United on Sunday, but this London derby is a fairly even series. At least historically. The Blues have the upper hand, of course, with 54 wins, but the Hammers have emerged victorious 43 times. The two free-spending clubs have split the spoils on 23 occasions. Let's take a look at what kind of team Irons boss David Moyes … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea FC

Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United

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Under Todd Boehly, Chelsea FC have spent almost 1 billion Euros in the past two transfer windows. In the three transfer windows of the Boehly era, the club have exceeded 1 billion GBP in total transfer spend. On one hand, you must love this if you're a Chelsea fan, because you don't have to worry about the club having resources for player recruitment. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United