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
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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 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 Team News vs Brighton: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Wesley Fofana
Will Chelsea midfield maestro Moises Caicedo face his former club, Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday? It could go either way, according to manager Xabi Alonso. Caicedo, dealing with an undisclosed injury issue, is in that 50/50 or "late fitness test" category for this weekend. "He is hopefully training (today) and we are hopeful that he can be involved (Brighton). But we … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Brighton: Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Wesley Fofana
Man City at Brentford Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry
Monday night was nothing short of a game-changer in the Premier League title race. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged it after the 3-3 draw with Everton: the race is out of their hands now. It is in the hands of Arsenal now, as Gunners legend Thierry Henry said while appearing on Sky Sports on Monday. The momentum has now shifted, and it could still shift back … [Read more...] about Man City at Brentford Team News: Rodri, Ruben Dias, Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry
West Ham at Brentford Team News: Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry, Vitaly Janelt
Brentford FC hosts West Ham United in a London derby on Saturday afternoon with a whole lot on the line for both sides. The Hammers are two points above Tottenham Hotspur, for the very last slot above the drop zone. So absolutely every single point and every goal differential counts right now for them. As for Brentford, they are just one point behind seventh place AFC … [Read more...] about West Ham at Brentford Team News: Jordan Henderson, Rico Henry, Vitaly Janelt
Crystal Palace Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Aston Villa (FA Cup Semifinal)
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson suffered a knock today, during the 2-2 draw with Arsenal, which was bad enough to require treatment, but he played through it. Given that the "injury" wasn't severe enough to remove him from action, you can safely say that Palace "emerged unscathed from injury today, ahead of Saturday's showdown with Aston Villa in the FA Cup … [Read more...] about Crystal Palace Team News, Starting Lineup Prediction vs Aston Villa (FA Cup Semifinal)