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
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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 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
Chelsea Team News vs Man United: Enzo Fernandez, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah
It's here we go time for Enzo Fernandez and Chelsea. And by "here we go" we mean Enzo is coming back into the squad on Saturday night, having finished serving his suspension, which was instituted by the club. The "here we go" of the Fernandez transfer away from Chelsea will likely come in the summer. After all, the reason Chelsea suspended him was due to his publicly pining to … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Man United: Enzo Fernandez, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah
Chelsea Team News vs Manchester City: Enzo Fernandez, Reece James, Filip Jorgensen, Benoit Badiashile
Enzo Fernandez openly pined for a move away to Madrid, and that landed him suspended by Chelsea for two games. Enzo served the first of internal, two match ban in the rout of Port Vale in the FA Cup quarterfinals last weekend. He'll conclude the club suspension on Sunday versus Manchester City. Fernandez, speaking with YouTube channel Avirales, said the following: "I'd like … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Manchester City: Enzo Fernandez, Reece James, Filip Jorgensen, Benoit Badiashile
Chelsea Team News vs Port Vale: Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, Jamie Gittens, Filip Jorgensen
Not sure what Chelsea did to deserve their FA Cup draw, but if you're a Blues supporter, I'm sure you're loving it right now. Their opponent, Port Vale, is dead last in the League One, the third tier of English football. So this is a clash between the 6th place and 68th place teams in the overall pyramid. The southwest London club does have a long injury list though, and we'll … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Port Vale: Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, Jamie Gittens, Filip Jorgensen