Time to cue up the Krusty the Klown "what the hell was that?!" GIF to describe how Chelsea performed at Notre Dame Stadium this past weekend. Especially so on defense, where they looked utterly disinterested. It won't be hard to put in a better showing and display more ambition against Club America on Wednesday night because that effort was absolutely abysmal. 4-1 doesn't … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs Club America (FC Series)
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Chelsea Team News vs Club America: Kellyman, Petrovic, Dewsbury-Hall
It's only the preseason, but the injury bug has already bit Chelsea FC, pretty hard. No. 2 goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has missed and will miss the entire USA tour due to an unspecified injury. New transfer window addition Omari Kellyman is out injured for the clash against Club America in Atlanta, Georgia while another new summer signing, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, has yet to make … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Club America: Kellyman, Petrovic, Dewsbury-Hall
Chelsea Team News vs Man United: Chilwell, Gusto, Carney, Sanchez
One of the major story lines of the Chelsea FC 2023-24 season has been injuries, and the narrative continued on again this week. Defenders Malo Gusto and Ben Chilwell are both doubts for the home clash against Manchester United on Thursday night. The Frenchman suffered a hamstring problem in the uninspiring draw with Burnley on the weekend. Meanwhile Chilwell came back from … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Man United: Chilwell, Gusto, Carney, Sanchez
Chelsea Team News vs Aston Villa (FA Cup): Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku
As Chelsea FC quickly shift their attention from one domestic cup competition to the other, their overall team fitness situation remains mostly unchanged. Malo Gusto (knock) and Christopher Nkunku (hip) are both touch and go for Friday's FA Cup clash at home versus Aston Villa. Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino maintains that the latest injury to Nkunku is not serious, but the … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Aston Villa (FA Cup): Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Preston (FA Cup)
Are you ready for Chelsea Preston? We're not talking about the actress Chelsea Preston, known for Station Eleven and The Hot Zone. We mean Chelsea FC vs Preston North End. Yes, the oldest domestic football competition in the world, dating back to 1871-72, gets going in full this weekend. What a way to get the New Year going, right? This is a round that has been very rough … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Preston (FA Cup)
Chelsea Team News vs Preston (FA Cup): Lavia, Jackson, Chilwell
Chelsea FC striker Nicolas Jackson will not be with his club when they begin their FA Cup campaign, at home, against Preston North End on Saturday. Jackson is jetting off to join the rest of his Senegal teammates, as they look to defend their Africa Cup of Nations crown. Elsewhere, Romeo Lavia finally made his Chelsea debut against Crystal Palace, as he had been recovering from … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Preston (FA Cup): Lavia, Jackson, Chilwell
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Whenever Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion get together, there are always numerous storylines: record-breaking transfer fee generating midfielder Moises Caicedo, polarizing defender Marc Cucurella and procured, and then quickly fired manager Graham Potter come to mind first. These two sides, both currently sitting mid-table and hanging on to the first page in the … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea Team News vs Brighton: Caicedo, James, Cucurella, Gusto, Lavia, Nkunku
Chelsea FC could be without the services of up to nine players when they host Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend. The southwest London side is certainly hoping that Moises Caicedo, the midfielder they acquired from their next opponent, this past summer for a record $146 million, won't be one of them. Caicedo is hoping to face his former team on Sunday, having missed out … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Brighton: Caicedo, James, Cucurella, Gusto, Lavia, Nkunku
Chelsea Capt. Reece James Provides Positive Fitness Update
Chelsea FC team captain Reece James has certainly been extremely injury prone these past couple years. The right back and English international sort of is to Chelsea what Ryan Sessegnon is to Tottenham Hotspur or Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool. James has missed two months this season due to a hamstring injury, but he's feeling fine right now. In fact, he said that he hasn't … [Read more...] about Chelsea Capt. Reece James Provides Positive Fitness Update
Chelsea FC Injury News: Lavia, Nkunku, Gusto, Colwill
While many members of the Chelsea FC squad are currently on international duty with their respective countries, you also have a large number of players who are still with the club back in London. The group includes the likes of Romeo Lavia, Christopher Nkunku, Malo Gusto and Levi Colwill. The entire quartet is hoping to be passed fit enough in order to be available for the … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Injury News: Lavia, Nkunku, Gusto, Colwill