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 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
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 XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad: Potential Pep Chavarria Debut
For Chelsea Football Club, all eyes on Real Sociedad right now. On the women's side, Chelsea drew Sociedad yesterday in the third round qualifying for the Champions League. On the men's side, Sociedad will be the opponent for the final friendly of the preseason on Saturday. As this is the last exhibition match warm-up for 2026-27, first year manager Xabi Alonso will want to … [Read more...] about Chelsea XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad: Potential Pep Chavarria Debut
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 Tottenham Hotspur: Lavia, Jorgensen, Hato, Sarr
The bad news for Romeo Lavia is that he's injured; yet again. This marks the 12th injury suffered by the Belgian since he moved over from Southampton in 2023. Lavia missed out on the 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers because he, as manager Xabi Alonso put it, “felt something in his hamstring.” The good news is that his hamstring injury is not serious, and Chelsea are … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lavia, Jorgensen, Hato, Sarr
Chelsea Team News at Sunderland: Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Joao Pedro
Chelsea FC travels to Sunderland AFC on Championship Sunday, in a match that will partially determine who gets eighth place in the table, and with it, a UEFA Europa League Conference berth for next season. Yes, it says a whole lot, right now, about 1. how much they have expanded continental competition in recent years and 2. how far Chelsea have realy fallen. The Blues have … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Sunderland: Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Joao Pedro
Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Estevao, Wesley Fofana, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia
Chelsea FC are only three points outside the top four, but the team they're chasing, Manchester United, is pretty hot right now. The Blues can't afford to keep dropping points with draws right now. And ahead of their London derby at Arsenal this Sunday, they have a long injury and unavailability list to contend with. Wesley Fofana is suspended here, having received two yellow … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Estevao, Wesley Fofana, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia
Chelsea Team News vs Burnley: Marc Cucurella, Romeo Lavia
Chelsea, like most of the Premier League clubs who are in the Champions League competition this season, cruised through the UCL League Phase. With the exception of Newcastle United, every English team in the competition qualified for the knockouts. And that is certainly advantageous, as it gives the Blues more time to rest and get healthy for the next round of Premier League … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Burnley: Marc Cucurella, Romeo Lavia