Reece James is really one seriously hard luck footballer, when it comes to injuries. The Chelsea skipper had just recovered from a hamstring injury...only to suffer a fresh knee injury in training. "We are all disappointed," Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said on Friday. "He wanted to have a good start after the break, but in the last training session he picked up an injury. We … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham: Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Emmanuel Emegha
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Chelsea at Everton Team News: Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Vitalii Mykolenko
The elongated international break was very kind to Chelsea FC. They got a lot of their injured guys back to full fitness, and now their injury list is quite short. Ditto for Everton, whose compilation of walking wounded names is even smaller. The two sides will meet in the first match of the next Premier League weekend, a lunchtime fixture that is sneaky good, at least on … [Read more...] about Chelsea at Everton Team News: Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Vitalii Mykolenko
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 Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
Until we know what is going on with Reece James and Joao Pedro, we'll just assume that they are okay, and available for selection this weekend at Brentford. Now they did miss training on Tuesday, so who knows, they might indeed be injured, but until we get confirmation on that, let's just assume that they are totally fine. We predict the pair will start in the London derby on … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI at Brentford: Pep Chavarria, Maxence Lacroix Could Get Starting Assignments
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 vs Leeds: Possible First Start for Geovany Quenda
Sandwiched in between league fixtures for Chelsea FC is a third round Carabao Cup clash at home to Leeds United. Chelsea suffered a London derby defeat to Arsenal yesterday, and they'll take on Hull City at home on Saturday. Manager Xabi Alonso is almost certain to freshen up his side, in a few different positions. And with that we predict a first ever start for summer signing … [Read more...] about Chelsea Predicted XI vs Leeds: Possible First Start for Geovany Quenda
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
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 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 Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Reece James, Levi Colwill, Mykhailo Mudryk
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane met the media today, and during the press conference session, provided fitness updates on team captain Reece James (thigh/hamstring) and ace defender Levi Colwill (recovery from long-term knee injury). "Reece is back in training," McFarlane said. "We're still a little way out from the game, so we'll see how they do in the next few … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Nottingham Forest: Reece James, Levi Colwill, Mykhailo Mudryk