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Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)

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The Chelsea winning streak is over. Today saw a rough one for the Blues, who fell 2-0 to Brentford in a fiercely contested London derby. Not much time to dwell on it though, as Blackburn Rovers await, for a EFL Cup round of 16 clash. That's the most positive thing about fixture congestion- when you lose, there is another match coming on quickly, and thus you must rapidly move … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Blackburn Rovers (EFL Cup Rd. of 16)

Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brentford

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Chelsea are now undefeated across all competitions in their last four, which may not sound like much, but remember- it wasn't long ago that they were sitting 14th in the table. Perhaps it is true- Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is really "building something," and indeed some "very good things are coming." Beating Brentford would certainly send an important statement too. The … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brentford

Chelsea vs Brentford Team News: Reece James, Armando Broja, Ben Mee

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Chelsea team captain Reece James finally returned from his most recent injury rehabilitation, to make a cameo in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last weekend. Now the English fullback will be hoping to return to the starting XI. While James is back, the Blues injury list remains very long, as at least six players will be ruled out of the Saturday midday home fixture against … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Brentford Team News: Reece James, Armando Broja, Ben Mee

Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at Burnley FC

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Heading into the weekend fixture at Burnley FC, the drought is finally over! Chelsea FC went three full Premier League games without scoring, until finally ripping chord not just once, but twice, down Fulham Road on Monday night. While this doesn't really sound like anything to actually get excited about, you must remember this- Chelsea only scored once (and that was in a … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at Burnley FC

Chelsea FC Team News at Burnley: Caicedo, Mudryk, Carney

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Ultra-expensive midfielder Moises Caicedo was seen sporting a knee brace, after taking a few lumps, in the southwest London derby on Monday night. He also hasn't been pictured in training this week, but manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that the former Brighton man is just fine. I guess we'll just have to wait until prior to kickoff at Burnley on Saturday to really know, … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News at Burnley: Caicedo, Mudryk, Carney

Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Fulham

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Chelsea FC will travel walking distance, down the Fulham Road to Craven Cottage for the southwest London derby on Monday night. Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino doesn't really have a striker available for this Monday Night Football clash, so what will he do against Fulham? Christopher Nkunku remains out long term with a knee injury while Nicolas Jackson is suspended for yellow … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Fulham

Chelsea Team News at Fulham: Chilwell, Noni, James, Carney

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These days, the injury bug doesn't just bite Chelsea- it chomps, sinks its teeth in, and never lets go. And it's not just an injury bug, it's a whole swarm this season. Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino did his weekly Friday news conference today, and during the session he delivered a very bleak update on the hamstring injury that Ben Chilwell suffered in midweek, in the League … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Fulham: Chilwell, Noni, James, Carney

Chelsea Team News vs Aston Villa: James, Broja, Badiashile, Lavia

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Chelsea remain without a long list of players, due to the club's total injury crisis. Let's run through the whole, nine names long gamut again: Reece James (hamstring), Christopher Nkunku (knee), Romeo Lavia (ankle), Carney Chukwuemeka (knee), Wesley Fofana (torn ACL), Marcus Bettinelli (undisclosed), Benoit Badiashile (hamstring), Trevoh Chalobah (hamstring), Armando Broja … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Aston Villa: James, Broja, Badiashile, Lavia

James, Badiashile and Broja Set to Return for Chelsea this Week

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While Chelsea are suffering through a very well-documented injury crisis right now, the situation is expected to ease this week, with the anticipation of three players returning to training. According to a report in football.london, Reece James, Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile should all return to training after the international break, which concludes after tomorrow … [Read more...] about James, Badiashile and Broja Set to Return for Chelsea this Week