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Alonso reveals the behind-the-scenes details of Palmer's exclusion from the England squad

Alonso prepares pleasant surprise regarding Martínez ahead of Sunderland clash Xabi Alonso tackled several big talking points around his Chelsea squad on Friday, none bigger than the decision to leave Cole Palmer out of the England setup.

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Xabi Alonso shares Chelsea injury update on Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro before Sunderland game

Xabi Alonso has delivered an update on Chelsea’s injury situation ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Sunderland, the final fixture before the November international break.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 6

Xabi Alonso gives update on injured star’s potential return to Chelsea first team on Sunday

Xabi Alonso has not given much away about Emi Martinez – it looks like we will be waiting until Sunday to find out more. Xabi Alonso has just taken his press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against Sunderland, and he had an update on one of his injured players.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 6

Latest: Fulham starlet selected ahead of Chelsea talisman for England squad

Cole Palmer has been left out of the England squad once again, and Thomas Tuchel has had to defend his decision from the media. The England squad is out and Cole Palmer has missed out once again.

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Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / November 6

Defender sends message to Chelsea fans after difficult first months in England

Marco Palestra has admitted he still has plenty of work to do after a difficult start to life at Chelsea. The 21-year-old arrived from Atalanta in the summer with a strong reputation and became the first signing of Xabi Alonso’s reign, but injuries delayed his competitive debut.

Chelsea FC News / Goal.com / November 6

'I could see it in his eyes' - Romeo Lavia reveals how Chelsea legend Eden Hazard is fueling his Stamford Bridge resurgence

Romeo Lavia has opened up on the significant impact Chelsea icon Eden Hazard is having on his career as he finally finds his feet at Stamford Bridge. The young Belgian midfielder revealed that a recent encounter with his legendary compatriot has provided him with a fresh wave of inspiration during his most consistent run in the first team.

Xabi Alonso News / Football FanCast / November 6

Alonso has a winger who's 'like Estevao' warming the bench at Chelsea

Chelsea were never going to be flawless under Xabi Alonso this season, but the improvements made since the Spaniard took the reins this summer are inarguable.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 6

‘Incredible’ Chelsea talent should be fuming as Xabi Alonso continues to underuse him

Morgan Rogers is shining for Chelsea right now, but not every summer signing at Stamford Bridge has had the opportunity to flourish like him. Rogers has started all of Chelsea’s nine Premier League games so far and scored five goals.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / November 5

Chelsea make £100m Premier League star their top January transfer target

Chelsea have reportedly identified Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as their top transfer target ahead of the January transfer window, with the Blues prepared to revisit a deal after failing to secure his signature during the summer.

Reece James News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 5

Reece James in an exclusive club of just two across Europe’s top five leagues

Chelsea captain Reece James is a very versatile footballer, with the 26-year-old able to play at right-back and in midfield. The reason why James is so versatile is because of his skill set.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / November 5

Chelsea ready to make major Levi Colwill decision amid transfer interest

Chelsea are taking steps to make sure Levi Colwill remains at Stamford Bridge for the foreseeable future. The defender has already attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs, with Liverpool and Real Madrid reportedly still keeping a close eye on his situation.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 5

Why Liam Rosenior’s most worrying moment at Chelsea was winning five games in a row

Liam Rosenior has blamed unfair perceptions of him for the reason his Chelsea spell turned into such a disaster. Liam Rosenior’s spell at Chelsea always smelled like a disaster in the making, and so it proved.

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Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 5

BBC: Chelsea winger has 'muscle issue' and could miss game this weekend

Geovany Quenda has a minor muscle issue and is “working to return” for Sunderland on Saturday according to Nizaar Kinsella. This afternoon will see Xabi Alonso take his press conference ahead of Chelsea’s Sunday game against Sunderland, and we expect some injury updates from him.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / November 5

Chelsea defender on 'horrible' time at Stamford Bridge and finding his 'perfect club'

Mamadou Sarr has been speaking openly about the challenges he faced at Chelsea after a January move there turned sour. Chelsea have put out a few really bad loans this season, but one which seems to be going well is Mamadou Sarr’s move to Real Sociedad.

Levi Colwill News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 5

Chelsea’s stance on selling Levi Colwill to Liverpool with contract set to expire in 2029

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has been a key player for Xabi Alonso this season, featuring in all but one Premier League game so far. In total, Colwill has made eight starts, firmly putting his terrible ACL injury behind him.

Moises Caicedo News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 5

After Moises Caicedo, another Chelsea player has suffered an injury and missed training

Xabi Alonso has had no luck with injuries this season, and after Moises Caicedo was missing from training this week, it appears another Chelsea star has picked up an injury.

Xabi Alonso News / Talk Chelsea / November 5

Chelsea star puts Xabi Alonso under pressure for big decision this weekend

Emi Martinez is keen to face Sunderland this weekend, but the decision will come down to Xabi Alonso when hep picks his team. Chelsea are getting ready to face Sunderland on Sunday, and Xabi Alonso looks set to have a few big team decisions to make.

Emiliano Martinez News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 5

Argentine media spot unusual detail as Emiliano Martinez returns to Chelsea training

Emi Martinez has made a surprise, early return to Chelsea training ahead of this weekend’s clash against Sunderland, having been called up to play for Argentina during the break.

Romeo Lavia News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 5

What Romeo Lavia has been doing behind the scenes at Chelsea is truly inspiring

Romeo Lavia has been one of the success stories of Chelsea’s season so far. His appearance against Manchester United last Saturday marked the second consecutive match in which he completed the full 90 minutes.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 5

Chelsea internally discussing bid to rival Arsenal for striker transfer

Chelsea are reportedly stepping up their transfer pursuit of Club Brugge striker and Arsenal target Nicolo Tresoldi. According to Simon Phillips, the Blues have been monitoring Tresoldi but their interest also appears to be intensifying as they’ve also discussed him internally in the last few days.

Chelsea FC News / SPTC.news / November 5

Sources: Chelsea begin new contract talks for two top young players, Sources: Chelsea interest in sought-after player intensifies! Morgan Rogers the £117m bargain!? Man Utd paid DOUBLE for Santos!....

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Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / November 4

Chelsea will be delighted to welcome three stars back into training

Chelsea will be delighted to welcome three injured stars back to training, with hopes that they could return to Premier League action against Sunderland this weekend.

Joao Felix News / Goal.com / November 2

Al-Hilal or Barcelona? Felix's dream without guarantees

Al-Nassr sharpens its weapons to secure its star Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia have entered the race for Joao Felix. The Portugal forward, currently at Al-Nassr, has made no secret of his wish to return one day to Barcelona and pull on the Catalan club's shirt again, but his name has now surfaced as a possible target for Al-Nassr's rivals.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 2