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
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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)
Chelsea Team News at Sunderland: Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Joao Pedro
Chelsea FC travels to Sunderland AFC on Championship Sunday, in a match that will partially determine who gets eighth place in the table, and with it, a UEFA Europa League Conference berth for next season. Yes, it says a whole lot, right now, about 1. how much they have expanded continental competition in recent years and 2. how far Chelsea have realy fallen. The Blues have … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Sunderland: Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Joao Pedro
Chelsea Team News at Brighton: Enzo Fernandez, Joao Pedro, Estevao
Chelsea didn't just lose the match, 1-0, to Manchester United yesterday, they lost three players due to injury. Included in that injured troika is a player who just returned to action, having finished serving a suspension, in Enzo Fernandez. The club forced Enzo to sit, due to his outspoken public commentary on potentially making a move to Real Madrid. This was his first game … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Brighton: Enzo Fernandez, Joao Pedro, Estevao