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The one Chelsea player in the Team of the Week is not who you expect

We’re almost onto the next game, but it’s time for a quick look back at last weekend one more time. Stats site WhoScored have made their team of the week.

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ESPN put out deep dive statistically based end of season Premier League predictions

ESPN writers have put out a a deep dive statistically based end of season Premier League predictions list. Obviously when I saw this come out I was keen to see where they were putting Chelsea at, and I think it will come as little surprise to see where they believe we will finish.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 4

'Inspiring' – You won’t be surprised who Chelsea’s rising star just compared himself to

We really enjoyed Reggie Walsh’s interview with Chelsea’s official website today. The midfielder began by describing his aims for this season, a crucial

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

'Football intelligence' – Chelsea wonderkid is like a Jorginho – Billy Gilmour hybrid

Chelsea head off to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag, and while we won’t know until tomorrow exactly who is travelling, there’s a strong suspicion that some key players will be rested for the long trip east.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 4

Claude Makelele weighs in on the debate of the week in latest quotes

Chelsea’s win over Spurs at the weekend was a team performance, with a number of Blues doing well. But one player who shone above all was Moises Caicedo.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 4

Maresca names two Chelsea players who could return for Barcelona clash

As you’d expect, Cole Palmer’s fitness was a major talking point in today’s Enzo Maresca press conference. We’ve been without our key player for weeks now, and we’re gradually closing in on the “post November international break” estimate of his return.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 4

Andrey Santos on helping teammate settle in to the Premier League

Once Enzo Maresca had completed his part of the press conference today, it was Andrey Santos’ turn to talk. The midfielder is gradually working his way into the first team picture at Chelsea and should start in a rotated team tomorrow night.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

Chelsea’s rotation plans for Wednesday night game explained by Maresca

Chelsea have to travel to Baku to face Qarabag tomorrow in the Champions League, and it’s a tough game for Enzo Maresca to plan for. Of course he’d rather leave senior players back in England to recover ahead of the Premier League game this weekend, but it’s also vital that we earn 3 points in this, one of our most winnable group stage games.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

Enzo Maresca compares Romeo Lavia to a world class right back

Chelsea had a wave of injuries at the start of this campaign, but things are gradually getting back under control as we head towards Christmas. In his presser today, Enzo Maresca spoke about one of his vulnerable stars, Romeo Lavia.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 4

'He is an option' – Maresca confirms some team news for Champions League clash tomorrow

Enzo Maresca was very frustrated with Liam Delap after his last appearance for Chelsea, for obvious reasons. Subbed on in the second half after two months out injured, the striker picked up 2 yellow cards in 7 minutes to make an ignominious and rapid exit from the game.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 4

'He is ready' – Enzo Maresca’s surprising announcement about Chelsea key player

Enzo Maresca is taking his press conference at the moment ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Azerbaijan to take on Qarabag, and as always the whole thing began with a team news chat.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

Chelsea now linked with two Juventus players for January transfer moves

Chelsea are now being linked with two Juventus players for a potential winter transfer move this coming January. Chelsea could turn to a couple of names playing for Juventus this season and actually, it’s a couple of players that they have often been linked with a lot over recent times.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

Chelsea attacker misses training as fears emerge of a new injury issue

A Chelsea attacker has missed training today as fears emerge over a new injury issue within the Blues ranks. They had been very much getting on top of their injury issues in recent times.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

Crystal Palace have decent chance of landing Chelsea attacker in the January window

Crystal Palace have a pretty decent chance of landing one Chelsea attacker in the January transfer window, in my view. As we approach the winter window now, more and more rumours will start to surface and many different situations could start bubbling up.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo compared – but there is only one test that counts

Moises Caicedo was given huge praise over the weekend after a dominant showing against Tottenham in our derby win. By the end of the game, the whole broadcast had basically descended into the Moises Caicedo show, with pundits, his manager and his fellow players all waxing lyrical about his abilities.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / November 4

Chelsea train ahead of Qarabag: Player carrying a knock spotted and Estevao on for start

Estevao Willian is set for another start in the Champions League for Chelsea later this week when they face Qarabag. The Blues played this opposition last year on their way to winning The Conference League trophy, and it was a pretty easy fixture for them as most games were in that competition.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / November 4