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: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Cole Palmer
Chelsea FC head into the September-October internationals (yes, it's a combo platter international break) sitting in the very last position on the first page of the standings. Yes, 10th place, which is as "mid" as the kids like to say, as it gets. Injuries are a big reason why Chelsea are so pedestrian thus far this season. With midfield maestro Moises Caicedo and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Cole Palmer
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
Predicted Chelsea XI vs Luton Town: Potential Debuts for Palestra, Barco, Penders
The 2026-27 season has arrived, and with it, Chelsea FC have a schedule that sees them hit the ground running. The Blues are currently in the midst of a three matches in six days stretch. Chelsea were in the latest game of the opening Premier League opening weekend, where they made the very short trip to face Fulham, and emerged victorious 3-2. Next they get Luton Town, in what … [Read more...] about Predicted Chelsea XI vs Luton Town: Potential Debuts for Palestra, Barco, Penders
Chelsea Team News vs Luton Town: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Wesley Fofana
Chelsea FC were missing a few key players last night, in their 3-2 win over Fulham FC. A couple of those absentees were more than a bit surprising, such as midfielder Moises Caicedo and defender Marco Palestra. The good news is that neither player is seriously injured, and only just nursing knocks right now. Palestra and Caicedo just had some minor setbacks in training this … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Luton Town: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra, Wesley Fofana
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 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)
Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Chelsea FC have played behind closed doors this summer already, twice, but now it's time to put on a show in front of a crowd. It will happen down under, as the Blues get their 2026-27 preseason underway at Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium. It's the Chelsea debut, from an exhibition standpoint (i.e. performing in front of fans), for new manager Xabi Alonso and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Chelsea Reach £47m Agreement to Sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta
Welcome to the 2026 summer transfer window, Chelsea FC. When you consider how many transfer spending records Chelsea has shattered in recent years, it's a bit surprising to see them not have a new addition settled by now. It's just what they do. But the first signing is just about on the board now, and it comes in the form of Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra. The two clubs … [Read more...] about Chelsea Reach £47m Agreement to Sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta