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Chelsea have to find 'solutions' without 24 G/A superstar for next month

Chelsea have decided to do what they should have done a week ago, and give Cole Palmer a rest until his chronic groin problem has had a chance to heal fully.

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Expert says Chelsea have only one option in problem position after double disaster

Goalkeepers are back in the spotlight at Chelsea. Robert Sanchez got a silly red card a week ago and was banned in midweek for our game against Lincoln.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

Enzo Maresca’s 3 top tactical options to replace Cole Palmer

The news that Cole Palmer is going to be rested and miss the next few weeks, including the game tomorrow against Brighton, the midweek Champions League match against Benfica and next weekend’s massive game against Liverpool is pretty painful for Chelsea fans.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 26

'First of all' – Enzo Maresca delivers Marc Guiu verdict ahead of Brighton clash

Enzo Maresca has revealed where Marc Guiu must improve, but insisted the young striker will get opportunities this season. Guiu was recalled from his loan spell with Sunderland after Liam Delap suffered a hamstring injury last month which is expected to rule him out until November.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 26

'Really great business' – Hasselbaink names 'exciting' Chelsea signing who’s better value than Isak

Former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink believes the Blues have done some “really great” business in regards to the deal for Alejandro Garnacho. Chelsea signed Garnacho for £40m from Manchester United in the summer, and the Argentine was one of five attacking signings.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

Enzo Maresca’s latest comments hand Chelsea major blow in key position

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Tosin Adarabioyo will miss Saturday’s game against Brighton and won’t return until after the international break. The Blues welcome the Seagulls to Stamford Bridge as they look to return to winning ways having taken just one point from their two matches.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

The Athletic detail Chelsea’s January transfer plan for key position

Chelsea are unlikely to sign a new goalkeeper in January as they are reluctant to block the pathway of Mike Penders according to The Athletic. The Blues made six summer signings, five of which were attackers as the front line underwent a major revamp, whilst they also added back-up for Marc Cucurella in the form of Jorrel Hato.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 26

Maresca admits Chelsea 'conceded five goals because of Robert’s mistakes' – but still backs Sanchez

It wasn’t an easy press conference for Enzo Maresca today. The Chelsea manager had a lot of bad news to bring to the table about injuries, and on top of that he was asked about the bad form of some of his starters.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

'100%' – Maresca promises starts this week to Chelsea’s top academy talent

It was not a nice press conference today for Chelsea fans. The news that Wesley Fofana has a concussion and that Tosin Adarabioyo has a calf problem means that Enzo Maresca’s options at centre back are very limited.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 26

'It’s because…' – Maresca clear on reason for Enzo Fernandez’s poor form

Chelsea are struggling with a few things right now, with injuries piling up and confidence low, but one of their big problems is the form of Enzo Fernandez.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

Latest: Maresca confirms Chelsea lose two central defenders until October

Things are fraying a little at Chelsea. No sooner do we hear that Cole Palmer is going to miss several weeks as he’s rested to help him recover from a groin injury than we hear that there’s going to be an equally big loss from the back.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 26

Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea’s star player to miss 3 weeks or more

Enzo Maresca has just taken his press conference ahead of Chelsea’s game against Brighton tomorrow, and the first thing everyone wanted to know was about Cole Palmer’s status after the attacker limped off against Manchester United.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

Report: Chelsea among Premier League clubs ready to jump at chance to sign potential free agent

Chelsea are considering a surprise move for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate as they look to bolster their centre back options according to reports. The Blues lost Levi Colwill to an ACL injury before the start of the season in a huge blow, and despite Enzo Maresca’s pleas for a new centre back the Italian didn’t get his wish.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

Report: Why Chelsea didn’t sign Donnarumma as club’s goalkeeper plan is revealed

Chelsea decided not to pursue a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma as they believe they can still sign Mike Maignan according to reports. The Blues, much to the disappointment of supporters didn’t sign a new goalkeeper in the summer, despite having the opportunity to do so.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

John Obi Mikel names Chelsea star he claims doesn’t trust himself on the pitch

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has questioned Robert Sanchez and claimed the goalkeeper doesn’t trust himself. Chelsea have had an up and down start to the season which has been highlighted by a number of individual errors in their opening games.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 26

Chelsea pundit says Brighton players will have Blues audition this weekend

One Chelsea pundit believes this weekend will be a good chance for Brighton players to sell themselves to Chelsea! He’s obviously joking, but the reality is, Chelsea DO sign a lot of players who once played for Brighton, and they’ve been interested in many more former Brighton players too.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 26

'If they don’t' – Paul Merson makes Maresca claims as gives Chelsea vs Brighton prediction

Paul Merson believes Enzo Maresca will be under pressure if Chelsea don’t beat Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The Blues host The Seagulls and will be looking to return to winning ways after taking one point from their last two league games.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 26

'Going to beat them' – Ian Wright predicts Brighton vs Chelsea this weekend

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright has made his prediction for Chelsea’s game against Brighton this weekend. Things have not been great for Chelsea across the last three games.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 26

Chelsea owners forced to issue Official statement after club’s fans go on strike

Chelsea’s owners have been forced to come out and issue an official statement after fans have decided to go on strike. It’s not often you will hear about a fanbase going on strike, it’s usually something you associate with a work force not being happy with their conditions.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 26

Hard to disagree with former Chelsea player as he slams club’s owners for decisions

I find it hard to disagree with one former Chelsea player as he slams the current owners for some recent bad decisions. Chelsea are going through a little moment already in this season and if you look it at, they have only actually won two games so far.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / September 25

Report: Chelsea to compete with Barcelona for 18-year-old winger amid contract issues

Chelsea are interested in young River Plate winger Ian Subiabre, who has just over a year left in his current contract, according to reports. Under the ownership of BlueCo, Chelsea have signed several South American talents as part of their project.