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Chelsea Team News vs Fulham: Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile

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We're already at the point of previewing the final weekend of league play before the September international break. Yes, the new season is still very young, but at the same time, it's just flying by. Chelsea host Fulham in the local derby on Saturday, and they'll do so with four injury concerns: Cole Palmer, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill. Let's break 'em … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Fulham: Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile

Chelsea Team News at West Ham: Tosin Adarabioyo, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile

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Chelsea FC managed only a single point from their season opening London derby, a nil-nil draw with Crystal Palace. They also came out of the match with a new injury concern- Tosin Adarabioyo. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was very vague about it, saying only: "Tosin had a physical problem. We don’t know for how long (he'll be out)." That actually makes it sound more serious … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at West Ham: Tosin Adarabioyo, Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile

Chelsea FC vs PSG Starting Lineup Predictions (Club World Cup Final)

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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final game is a matchup of two European tournament winners- Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain. Both clubs are looking to take the title here and add another trophy to their case, having just picked up a new one in May, from a UEFA competition. Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League finale while Chelsea bested Real … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC vs PSG Starting Lineup Predictions (Club World Cup Final)

Chelsea FC vs PSG Team News: Caicedo, Lavia, Delap, Pacho

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As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final game approaches, Chelsea FC have a major new fitness concern in Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian midfielder suffered an ankle injury in the 2-0 semifinal win over Fluminese. Caicedo received medical treatment on the pitch, and later on, in extra time, he was forced off. So it kind of sounds like this is a "50-50/late fitness test" kind of … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC vs PSG Team News: Caicedo, Lavia, Delap, Pacho

Chelsea FC Team News vs Real Betis: Nicolas Jackson, Romeo Lavia, Christopher Nkunku

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Just in time for the UEFA Europa Conference League final, the striker selection crisis is over for Chelsea FC. Nicolas Jackson was suspended yesterday, as the win over Nottingham Forest was a Premier League match. However, he's eligible to feature in UEFA competition, and should play in this one. Christopher Nkunku is finally match fit and so he'll be hoping to make the final … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Real Betis: Nicolas Jackson, Romeo Lavia, Christopher Nkunku

Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction at Fulham FC

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Just 1.7 miles separate Craven Cottage and Stamford Bridge, the home grounds of Fulham FC and Chelsea, respectively. Google Maps says you can walk the distance in 35 minutes, drive it in seven or eight, depending on the specific route you take. In other words, the margins are small here. The same goes for the Premier League standings. The top five, not the traditional four, … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting Lineup Prediction at Fulham FC

Chelsea Team News at Brentford: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia

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It's not surprising to hear that Romeo Lavia is ruled out of Sunday's London derby at Chelsea. After all, he kind of is to Chelsea what Luke Shaw is to Manchester United or what Thiago Alcantara was to Liverpool- very talented player, but unfortunately almost never healthy. While the Lavia absence for this weekend is to be expected, the Wesley Fofana situation, on the other … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Brentford: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia