Chelsea FC saw injury added to insult this past weekend, when they lost their top striker, Joao Pedro, for an indefinite amount of time. Pedro suffered an undisclosed injury, thought to be connected to his knee problems, in training ahead of the 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. As manager Xabi Alonso said on Friday: "He felt something [in training yesterday]. At the moment he … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Liverpool: Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, Emmanuel Emegha, Pep Chavarria
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Chelsea Predicted XI at Everton: Xabi Alonso Likely to be without Reece James Again
It is already time to start previewing the next round of Premier League action, believe it or not. Or at least we can do for the teams who do not have UEFA competition in midweek. Chelsea and Everton are two such examples, although they both currently sit in positions that would qualify them for next year's European tournaments. Chelsea versus Everton is a sneaky good game, as … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Everton: Xabi Alonso Likely to be without Reece James Again
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 Predicted XI at Arsenal: Xabi Alonso to Field Strong Team for London Derby
Chelsea winger/midfielder Pedro Neto continues to be linked with a move away, despite the fact that the summer transfer window is now closed. That's because the Saudi Arabia window remains open until October 12. That said, we still think Neto will stay put at Chelsea, and we selected him for our starting XI prediction at Arsenal on Sunday. Neto reportedly drew a lot of interest … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Arsenal: Xabi Alonso to Field Strong Team for London Derby
Chelsea Predicted XI at Fulham: Role of Enzo Fernandez Remains in Doubt
The Chelsea Football Club self-imposed deadline for selling Enzo Fernandez, at the firm price of £120 million, came and went a week ago yesterday. Chelsea had no takers for the Argentinian midfielder, and now both his role and his future with the club remains in doubt. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are understood to still be interested, and there … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Fulham: Role of Enzo Fernandez Remains in Doubt
Chelsea XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad: Potential Pep Chavarria Debut
For Chelsea Football Club, all eyes on Real Sociedad right now. On the women's side, Chelsea drew Sociedad yesterday in the third round qualifying for the Champions League. On the men's side, Sociedad will be the opponent for the final friendly of the preseason on Saturday. As this is the last exhibition match warm-up for 2026-27, first year manager Xabi Alonso will want to … [Read more...] about Chelsea XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad: Potential Pep Chavarria Debut
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs AC Milan (Club Friendly)
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)
Chelsea Predicted Starting XI vs Juventus (Preseason Friendly)
In Hong Kong, the special administrative region of China that's home to about 7.5 million residents, a very high profile preseason exhibition will take place on Wendesday night. It's Chelsea versus Juventus, and yes, it's just a friendly, but when you first hear Chelsea versus Juventus, it kind of evokes a late stage matchup in the UEFA Champions League tournament. Or at … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted Starting XI vs Juventus (Preseason Friendly)
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)