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When Chelsea can expect key man to return after training absence is noted by journalists

When Chelsea can expect key man to return after training absence is noted by journalists

Chelsea are taking their open training session ahead of their game against Atalanta tomorrow night in the Champions League, and as always there were a few things to note in the session.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 8
Chelsea to rely on striker with a 16.7% shot on target rate and 0 Premier League goals

Chelsea to rely on striker with a 16.7% shot on target rate and 0 Premier League goals

The injury picked up by Liam Delap on Saturday is a big blow to Chelsea because it takes away Enzo Maresca’s preferred option up front. But let’s face it, Delap wasn’t in great form or pulling up any trees.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 8
Underrated Chelsea player now rated higher than Moises Caicedo on the season

Underrated Chelsea player now rated higher than Moises Caicedo on the season

Ask most Blues fans which of their players has been the best of the bunch this season and they’ll probably say Moises Caicedo. He’s really been exceptional for Enzo Maresca’s team.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8
Chelsea could be sitting in 13th place in 4 weeks as fixtures and table tighten up

Chelsea could be sitting in 13th place in 4 weeks as fixtures and table tighten up

When things are going badly for Chelsea, we always saw a nice dense run of games is just what you need to work your way out of a funk. Well the opposite is true too – the Blues have just gone from what felt like the high point of the Enzo Maresca era into a slump in the space of 10 days.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8
Chelsea make crazy Tottenham decision for next summer which could have long term effects

Chelsea make crazy Tottenham decision for next summer which could have long term effects

Chelsea are in the middle of their busiest period of the season – they will play 8 games in December. The players and the manager will complain about the fixture pile-up, and blame any bad results or injuries on the fatigue from so many games, compounded by a busy summer which saw us play in the Club World Cup until mid-July.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8
Formal Contact Made: Reliable outlet has some interesting Chelsea transfer news

Formal Contact Made: Reliable outlet has some interesting Chelsea transfer news

Former contact has been made according to one reliable outlet this afternoon who has some interesting Chelsea transfer news. Tis the season to sign players, very soon at least.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer missing from latest training session despite returning on Saturday

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer missing from latest training session despite returning on Saturday

Cole Palmer was back in the starting Chelsea line up in the 0-0 draw against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon. Palmer’s return didn’t go like he would have wanted it to go.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8
Chelsea source says club not planning to make a smart move in Jan despite reports

Chelsea source says club not planning to make a smart move in Jan despite reports

One Chelsea source is claiming that the club are not looking to make what I see as a smart move in the January window. There has been reports that have come out this morning suggesting that Chelsea could look to bring in their new signing, Emanuel Emegha, sooner than the summer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8
Exclusive claims Chelsea could make January striker signing after Liam Delap injury blow

Exclusive claims Chelsea could make January striker signing after Liam Delap injury blow

Chelsea not only drew 0-0 over the weekend, they also received a bad injury blow with the news that Liam Delap was set to miss some time. The striker could miss 6 to 8 weeks with a dislocated shoulder, and according to TeamTalk the club are now considering moving up this summer’s confirmed deal to sign Emanuel Emegha to January to help out.

Ricardo Carvalho News / Chelsea News / December 8
Ricardo Carvalho accidentally points out a huge difference between this team and Chelsea’s title winners

Ricardo Carvalho accidentally points out a huge difference between this team and Chelsea’s title winners

We’ve just been complaining about Robert Sanchez’s comments after the game on Saturday. Chelsea drew 0-0 with Bournemouth, making it 3 games without a win.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8
Chelsea target talent from club they continue to raid for attackers

Chelsea target talent from club they continue to raid for attackers

We’re getting closer to January, and transfer rumours are starting to hot up. Chelsea aren’t expected to do much big business, but they will likely shuffle around some players on loan, and certainly they’ll continue their pattern of targeting talented young players.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 8
Chelsea player’s words will infuriate fans – they will never win a title thinking like this

Chelsea player’s words will infuriate fans – they will never win a title thinking like this

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez spoke to the media after the Blues’ draw on Saturday, and a lot of fans won’t be happy with what they heard. Sanchez himself was called into action repeatedly, and was our man of the match in the game.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8
Chelsea announce involvement in pre-season super cup for next year

Chelsea announce involvement in pre-season super cup for next year

Chelsea have recently announced plans for their involvement in a super cup for pre-season in the summer of 2026. It seems weird to be thinking about or talking about next season already, seeing as we aren’t even yet halfway into this season yet.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8
Newcastle and West Ham named as two clubs interested in signing Chelsea defender

Newcastle and West Ham named as two clubs interested in signing Chelsea defender

Both Newcastle United and West Ham United have been mentioned as two clubs keen on signing a Chelsea defender. They are not alone either, with a few other clubs reportedly keen to enter the race or are at least monitoring the situation.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7
Match Report: Dull Chelsea draw 0-0 with Bournemouth to extend blip

Match Report: Dull Chelsea draw 0-0 with Bournemouth to extend blip

Chelsea drew 0-0 with Bournemouth at the Vitality after a poor game to make it 3 games without a win. The Blues couldn’t have started the game much worse.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7
'That’s what we did' – Chelsea player says his team did one thing they needed to against Bournemouth

'That’s what we did' – Chelsea player says his team did one thing they needed to against Bournemouth

Robert Sanchez has been in good form for Chelsea, and after a game where we kept a clean sheet but created desperately little in attack, the goalkeeper was the natural choice to speak to the media to give a bit more of a positive outlook.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 7
Chelsea striker set for 2 months out in devastating blow to Blues’ season

Chelsea striker set for 2 months out in devastating blow to Blues’ season

Chelsea not only got a disappointing draw when they faced Bournemouth on Saturday, they also got terrible news when Liam Delap went off injured. After a heavy fall and a tangle with Marcos Senesi at a corner, the striker looked to have dislocated his shoulder.

Nicolas Jackson News / Chelsea News / December 7
'In any case' – Fabrizio Romano shares new Nicolas Jackson update, it’s bad news for Chelsea

'In any case' – Fabrizio Romano shares new Nicolas Jackson update, it’s bad news for Chelsea

It’s no longer possible for Nicolas Jackson to trigger the obligation to buy in his loan deal at Bayern Munich according to Fabrizio Romano. Jackson completed a deadline day loan move to Bayern, which contained an obligation to buy based on making a certain number of appearances.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 7
Report: Chelsea closely monitoring another Strasbourg star, two other Champions League clubs interested

Report: Chelsea closely monitoring another Strasbourg star, two other Champions League clubs interested

Strasbourg talent Valentin Barco is catching the attention of Chelsea and other top clubs according to reports. Barco joined the Ligue 1 outfit from Brighton in the summer and has made a very good start to the season in France.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7
Match Report: Chelsea embarrassed 3-1 by Leeds in humbling comedown

Match Report: Chelsea embarrassed 3-1 by Leeds in humbling comedown

Chelsea were beaten comfortably 3-1 by Leeds at Elland Road in a hugely deflating comedown after a good couple of months. The first half was a total disaster.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 7
'Going off on a mad tangent' – David James makes shock Cole Palmer claim after Bournemouth draw

'Going off on a mad tangent' – David James makes shock Cole Palmer claim after Bournemouth draw

Former Premier League goalkeeper David James has made a huge claim about Cole Palmer after Chelsea dropped more points against Bournemouth. The Blues were held to a goalless draw on the south coast, and have now taken just two points from their last three league matches.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / December 5
Report: How Chelsea plans to resurrect the career of forgotten first-team star

Report: How Chelsea plans to resurrect the career of forgotten first-team star

Chelsea have now formulated a plan for Mykhailo Mudryk to get his career back on track. The Ukrainian International is nearing the end of his suspension.

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