It may only be preseason, but these footballers are competitors. Even for exhibition matches, they would much rather win than lose. Chelsea lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, and Juventus in midweek. No Blues supporter wants to see three consecutive losses, any format or competition, especially when you consider how last season went. So the clash with AC Milan in … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs AC Milan (Club Friendly)
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Predicted Starting XIs (Preseason Friendly)
You know this cliche that you often hear from announcers this time of year: "there is no such thing as a friendly." Okay, but can you have a derby and a friendly at the same time? In Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea, you have a London derby, in a preseason friendly. And it's happening down under, so it's branded the Sydney Super Cup. It's a match with a brand name, so it's … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Predicted Starting XIs (Preseason Friendly)
Chelsea Team News at Wrexham: Pedro Neto, Dario Essugo, Estevao Willian
Welcome to Wrexham, for Chelsea FC, literally. What an exciting opportunity this will be for the southwest London club, and their squad, as Wrexham are now as Hollywood as it gets. Pedro Neto, Dario Essugo, Estevao Willian, Mykhailo Mudryk, Jamie Gittens and Levi Colwill will all miss out on featuring here for the Blues, and we'll go in depth on that in a bit. For now, a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Wrexham: Pedro Neto, Dario Essugo, Estevao Willian
Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Estevao, Wesley Fofana, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia
Chelsea FC are only three points outside the top four, but the team they're chasing, Manchester United, is pretty hot right now. The Blues can't afford to keep dropping points with draws right now. And ahead of their London derby at Arsenal this Sunday, they have a long injury and unavailability list to contend with. Wesley Fofana is suspended here, having received two yellow … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Estevao, Wesley Fofana, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia
Chelsea Team News at Wolves: Reece James, Pedro Neto
Liam Rosenior revealed, after his side was eliminated by Arsenal in the EFL Cup semifinals that team captain Reece James and forward Pedro Neto could not pass late fitness tests that would have cleared them to play on Tuesday night. However, they should, or at least very well could, be okay for the next match- a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Wolves: Reece James, Pedro Neto
Chelsea Injury Updates: Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Dario Essugo
Ahead of the come-from-behind win over West Ham United on Saturday, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior provided updates on the status of Chelsea's four longer-term injured. That lists consists of Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo and Dario Essugo. No members of the quartet will be back in time to feature in the London derby EFL Cup clash on Tuesday night, but half of … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Dario Essugo
Chelsea Team News at Leeds United: Moises Caicedo, Dario Essugo, Reece James
Moises Caicedo is set to miss Chelsea’s next three Premier League matches, starting with Wednesday at Leeds United, after getting a straight red card in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal. The Ecuadorian midfielder made a very forceful challenge on Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino about 40 minutes in. “After review, Chelsea 25, makes a challenge with excessive force and endangers … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Leeds United: Moises Caicedo, Dario Essugo, Reece James
Chelsea FC Team News vs Arsenal: Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo
Big news today emerging from Chelsea FC manager Enzo Maresca's press conference- Cole Palmer is fully fit to feature on Sunday. Yes, having come through a nagging groin injury, and then after that, a toe problem, the star man is ready to go, finally. "Yes, Cole is available for both [to play and to start]," Maresca said earlier today. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Arsenal: Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo
Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix
Monday night sees Chelsea FC begin their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign, and it could mark the Blues debuts of Liam Delap and Dario Essugo. Delap is the new striker signed from Ipswich Town while Essugo is a midfielder who moved over from Sporting CP. As you can see, Chelsea have been busy this summer transfer window. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs LAFC: Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix