Chelsea FC might be on the verge of a total injury crisis right now, so any time they get any kind of positive fitness news, it's a huge boost. And that's what they got, in the form of summer transfer additions Marco Palestra and Emmanuel Emegha. Both of the new signings have resumed full training, so they should be in contention to make the squad against AFC Bournemouth, nine … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Marco Palestra, Emmanuel Emegha, Jamie Gittens, Mike Penders
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Chelsea Injury Updates: Reece James, Joao Pedro, Emanuel Emegha
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
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