It's not surprising to hear that Romeo Lavia is ruled out of Sunday's London derby at Chelsea. After all, he kind of is to Chelsea what Luke Shaw is to Manchester United or what Thiago Alcantara was to Liverpool- very talented player, but unfortunately almost never healthy. While the Lavia absence for this weekend is to be expected, the Wesley Fofana situation, on the other … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Brentford: Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia
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Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Arsenal
With Manchester City slipping up against the Tricky Trees last weekend, Chelsea FC are back in the driver's seat for the fourth and final UEFA Champions League qualification slot. A tough trip across town awaits, as they'll take on second place Arsenal. However, the Gunners are in a weird place right now, as their Premier League title chase is, for all intents and purposes, … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Arsenal
Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto
Chelsea FC emerged unscathed from injury in their 1-0 win at home over FC Copenhagen earlier tonight. That means the injury updates provided by manager Enzo Maresca yesterday still hold true as we head into the Arsenal game on Sunday. 'The only one still injured is Malo Gusto," Maresca said on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Arsenal: Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto
Arsenal Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea
When Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday, they'll be playing for top four positioning and the pride of London. Their Premier League title hopes were extinguished by Manchester United, of all teams, last weekend. Traditionally, having your season's ambitions derailed by United is something in which there is no shame. This season though, it was extremely ironic, because this is … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs FC Copenhagen
Chelsea are in a good position to advance to the UECL round of eight, but they still have plenty of work to do on Thursday versus FC Copenhagen. Obviously, being a goal up on aggregate, heading home, is a good place to be. Now Enzo Maresca's men just need to finish the job, close the deal, kill off the tie- pick your cliche. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction vs FC Copenhagen
Chelsea Team News vs FC Copenhagen: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson
Heading into the second leg of their UEFA Conference League round of 16 tie with FC Copenhagen, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has a slight, but new fitness concern in the talismanic Cole Palmer. He also provided an update on the status of Nicolas Jackson, so there could be some selection issues in the final third, although it sounds like overall Cole Palmer should be fine to … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs FC Copenhagen: Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
It's the "soft underbelly" portion of the schedule for Chelsea FC. Last weekend, they beat dead last place Southampton FC at home. Now they get the side that is just one spot above Saints in the table, Leicester City, coming to their ground. Sandwiched in between, a win over FC Copenhagen, in the UEFA Europa Conference League. … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
Chelsea Team News vs Leicester City: Malo Gusto, Romeo Lavia
Just two injury updates for the Pensioners this weekend, as they welcome in the penultimate side of the table, Leicester City. The updates pertain to Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia. We start with Gusto, who has an unspecified issue, and it sounds pretty minor. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Leicester City: Malo Gusto, Romeo Lavia
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at FC Copenhagen
A Scandinavian affair approaches as Chelsea are off to the capital city of Denmark tomorrow. The Blues will visit FC Copenhagen for a UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round clash. The UECL is the only chance that the Blues have at a trophy this season. … [Read more...] about Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at FC Copenhagen
Chelsea Team News at Copenhagen: Chalobah, Madueke, Badiashile
We have a clearer picture now of when Chelsea may get some of their injured players back to match fitness levels. It all starts with defender Trevoh Chalobah (back injury), who could return to action on Thursday, when the Blues visit FC Copenhagen for a UEFA Europa League knockout round clash. Benoit Badiashile (thigh injury) should be next, with his comeback potentially … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News at Copenhagen: Chalobah, Madueke, Badiashile