There is only one match on Boxing Day this year, but tomorrow brings a ton of Premier League action. For whatever reason, almost all of the games are on Saturday this weekend, not Sunday. And although Friday is a holiday too, Newcastle United at Manchester United is the only match scheduled for that day. The best overall match of the weekend though is Aston Villa at Chelsea FC. … [Read more...] about Aston Villa at Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XIs, Match Preview
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Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XI at Atalanta BC (Champions League)
Moises Caicedo is one of Chelsea's most important players, so he's obviously one of the first names written into the team sheet, by manager Enzo Maresca. Given how the Ecuadorian midfield maestro is suspended domestically, he'll be well rested for the trip to Atalanta on Tuesday night. Caicedo will be the first name penciled in on Tuesday night by the Blues boss. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Predicted Starting XI at Atalanta BC (Champions League)
Chelsea Team News, Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview at Bournemouth
What an awful mid-week result for Chelsea FC. Leeds United came into yesterday's match wallowing in the relegation zone. Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Blues put them squarely in the safety zone. While that was extremely disappointing for Chelsea, at least they can already move on to the next match already, which is a trip to AFC Bournemouth. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News, Predicted Starting XI, Match Preview at Bournemouth
Chelsea Predicted Starting XI at Burnley FC
Chelsea FC have certainly had a very busy international break, with lots of injury/fitness news to cover. Overall, the situation that emerged from this FIFA window was largely positive for the southwest London club. It's really more about minutes management and precautionary action than it is actual injury issues. Enzo Fernandez will no doubt have a major workload going … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted Starting XI at Burnley FC
Chelsea Team News at Burnley: Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jamie Gittens
Lots and lots of injury/fitness news for Chelsea FC this international break, starting with midfielder Enzo Fernandez. He ruled himself out of international duty this FIFA window, due to his chronic knee problem. “I will not be available with Argentina,” Fernandez said. “I was just talking to the medical team because I had a problem with my knee in the last 4 months. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Burnley: Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jamie Gittens
Chelsea Injury Updates: Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Romeo Lavia, Cole Palmer
Chelsea FC are certainly one of the most perplexing teams in the Premier League. They currently sit third in the table, and this season has the Blues' adjusted goal differential has improved. For the '24-'25 season, the adjusted goal differential was plus-0.56. This year, it's plus-0.72. However, they do have an injury-riddled squad right now, and that includes big money … [Read more...] about Chelsea Injury Updates: Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Romeo Lavia, Cole Palmer
Chelsea FC vs AC Milan Starting Lineup Predictions
Chelsea beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 earlier today, with both goals coming from players who joined the team this summer. That has to be encouraging, for Blues supporters everywhere- the new guys are quickly integrating into the team, and getting things done! And with the first of the two home friendlies this weekend in the books, well, time to move on to AC Milan already! With … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC vs AC Milan Starting Lineup Predictions
Chelsea at Liverpool FC Starting Lineup Predictions
For this Premier League weekend, the Sunday matinee fixture is Chelsea at Liverpool FC. Yes, it's an all-big six clash, in that special time slot, but it's lost luster now, as it happens to be dead rubber for the visitors. At least the hosts still have a ton to play for, as they're in the thick of the UEFA Champions League qualification race. That UCL qualifying derby is the … [Read more...] about Chelsea at Liverpool FC Starting Lineup Predictions
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers are a club based in Tallaght, South Dublin, and they are coming to London to take on Chelsea FC. Shamrock is the most successful football team in Republic of Ireland history, but they're in the third tier of UEFA competition this season- the Conference League. Shamrock Rovers are major underdogs here, but you know they'll give it all they've got, and more on … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Shamrock Rovers
Chelsea Team News vs Shamrock Rovers: Mudryk, Badiashile, Cucurella, Felix
A shocking development today, as Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk failed a drug test, and now finds himself indefinitely suspended. "Chelsea confirm the Football Association recently contacted Mykhailo Mudryk concerning an adverse finding in a routine urine test," reads a club statement. Mudryk has been out of action lately, with what was officially a labeled an illness. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Shamrock Rovers: Mudryk, Badiashile, Cucurella, Felix