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Key Chelsea player is benefitting from 'best international break ever' because he knows World Cup place secure

We’ve already written about why this international break could prove to be an exceptionally good one for Chelsea. A number of players who were in desperate need of some time off were not called up for their national teams, either because of minor injuries or just pity from international managers.

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Estevao unlikely to start for Chelsea despite recovering from illness scare with Brazil

A scare about the health of Estevao Willian has been quickly wiped away by pictures of him training with Brazil today. There were reports that he had picked up a flu, but clearly he’s fine (and certainly not contagious) as he worked with Carlo.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 13

Chelsea line up 3rd piece of transfer business since July with same club for solid defender

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has been linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund as he looks to finally move on from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea and Dortmund have done plenty of business together in recent years – Carney Chukwuemeka made the permanent move this summer, while Aaron Anselmino moved on loan.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 13

Chelsea will have to sell multiple defenders to afford premium addition next summer

With the international break upon us, there is some inevitable chat about transfers despite January still being a few months away. CaughtOffside report

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 13

The worrying stat in which Chelsea are 25% worse than last year already

The international break is a good time to look at the big picture of the team and figure out how they’re getting on. This was bound to be a tough season because of the Club World Cup hangover, although most were expecting that to mean a struggle towards the end rather than right off the bat.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 13

€5m deal for struggling striker saved Chelsea from far bigger disaster

The international break always give us time to look at stories in the bigger picture, and we get interesting quotes from players going back to their home countries.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 13

Club identify Chelsea player as prime target – potential swap deal on the cards

A club has apparently identified a Chelsea player as their prime target and there is a possible swap deal on the cards. Chelsea continue to get linked with new players as we move towards another transfer window opening up this winter.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 13

'It’s time' – Chelsea player says he is now looking to become a regular starter

One Chelsea player has said that it is time that he became a regular Chelsea starter and is going to try for that now. You would have all remembered the crazy end to the summer transfer window that Chelsea were involved in.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 13

Chelsea in for 20-year-old attacker with 4 Belgium caps to his name already

Chelsea are reportedly in for a 20-year-old attacker who already has 4 senior Belgium caps to his name already. That is at least according to one report this week as we start to think about the winter transfer window that opens up in January.

Levi Colwill News / Chelsea News / October 13

Chelsea fans horrified by what they’ve seen from Levi Colwill – it’s just the reality of an injury

The international break means small talking points become bigger ones, as there’s no game to distract us from more trivial stuff. Chelsea are back in action on Saturday, but that still leaves a long stretch of the week with nothing going on for us to all get stuck into the classic Lampard vs.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 13

'Let’s see' – Why the real test of Chelsea’s 'radical' player trading model comes next year

The international break always provides a good chance for a slightly bigger picture look at things, and that’s very much the case today with the Athletic, who have done a big report on Chelsea’s player trading model and whether it’s set to be a success.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / October 13

Chelsea plot ambitious move for Barcelona star amid defensive injury crisis

Chelsea are reportedly intensifying their pursuit of Ronald Araújo, with the Premier League side considering a future bid for the highly-rated Barcelona centre-back.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / October 13

Maresca’s controversial action against Liverpool compared to 'Conte, Tuchel, Jose'

Matt Law had a really interesting discussion on the London is Blue podcast last week, talking about Enzo Maresca’s red card at the end of the Liverpool game.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 13

Maresca opens up to Italian media about PSG win and Liverpool red

The international break is frustrating because you want to see your club in action – but the consolation is that you do get some interesting quotes from players when they speak to the media in their home country, usually in a less guarded way than how they speak to the English media.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 13

Tabloid names three Chelsea-linked players the club could sign in January

A tabloid has named three Chelsea-linked players that the club could sign in the winter transfer window this January. The January transfer window is not expected to be too busy for Chelsea because they went quite nuts in the summer transfer window with a host of outgoing and incoming deals.

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Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 13

Teddy Sheringham says player who joined Chelsea this summer left a better club

Former England striker Teddy Sheringham says that a player who joined Chelsea this summer left a better club. Sheringham is a player we don’t hear too much from as a pundit, he’s not exactly what you would call a regular football pundit.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 13

Former Chelsea star on Saturday’s 'good time' at Stamford Bridge

The international break is no fun, let’s face it. You can try to distract yourself with Brazil highlights or whatever you want, ultimately you’re all waiting for the real stuff to come back.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 13

Enzo Maresca gives his verdict on if it was worth getting sent off vs Liverpool

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has given his verdict on whether it was worth getting sent off vs Liverpool or not. The Blues last game they played was against Liverpool last weekend before this latest international break kicked in, and it was most certainly a good game to be leaving for the break with.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 13

Matt Law admits to getting frustrated after talking to Enzo Maresca recently

The Telegraph reporter Matt Law admits that he gets frustrated after talking to Enzo Maresca lately regarding one issue. Domestic football seems a distant memory whenever we are in another bland international break, and that’s exactly where we are right now.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 12

Brazilian media reveal why Estevao Willian might be a doubt for Japan clash

Estevao has tested positive for flu and will be assessed ahead of Brazil’s next training session on Monday in Tokyo according to reports. Brazil are due

Emanuel Emegha News / Chelsea News / October 12

'Major issue' – Strasbourg president lifts the lid on selling Emanuel Emegha to Chelsea

Strasbourg president Marc Keller has admitted it was a “major issue” selling striker Emanuel Emegha to Chelsea. The Blues announced the signing of Emegha last month, and the 22-year-old has signed a seven year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 12

Journalist speaks out on Chelsea’s January plans for defensive target

Chelsea are interested in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, but are unlikely to make a move in January according reports. The Blues lost Levi Colwill to an ACL injury before the start of the season, and despite public pleas from Enzo Maresca, Chelsea didn’t sign a centre back to replace him.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 12

Report: Chelsea contacted over move for Ligue 1 star, Blues prefer two other attackers

Chelsea are still keen on Lyon winger Malick Fofana, but prefer Morgan Rogers and Kenan Yildiz according to reports. The Blues had a busy summer in which they made six summer signings, five of which were attackers as the front line underwent a major revamp.

Moises Caicedo News / Caught Offside / October 11

What it would take for Chelsea to sell their most in-form player this season

Chelsea would want a fee in excess of £115 million to even consider selling their midfield mainstay, Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian international has had a sensational start to the new season.

Moises Caicedo News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / October 11

Chelsea star Moises Caicedo responds to being called 'best in the world'

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo refused to say he is among the best players, despite admitting to being inspired by compliments. Caicedo has been getting more and more recognition these days, thanks to his stellar performance since the start of the season.

Chelsea FC News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / October 11

'Grateful' - Chelsea's Estevao comments on his goalscoring display for Brazil

Estevao Willian has had his say on his goalscoring performance in Brazil's 5-0 friendly win over South Korea on Friday. After opening his account for Chelsea in the win against Liverpool last week, Estevao continues his impressive form on the international stage.