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Xabi Alonso can miss out on top five and still keep his job claims journalist

Xabi Alonso can miss out on top five and still keep his job claims journalist

Xabi Alonso must get Chelsea into the Champions League – but probably won’t get fired if he doesn’t manage it. It’s the international break, so there’s not a lot of Chelsea chat going around.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 12
Horrific surgery update on Chelsea starter makes it clear return will not be rushed

Horrific surgery update on Chelsea starter makes it clear return will not be rushed

Emi Martinez has revealed some of the details of the horrific surgery he had to repair his broken jaw a couple of weeks ago. One of the scariest moments this season for Chelsea fans was seeing Emi Martinez knocked out cold after a mid-air collision with Jarrad Branthwaite in our game against Everton.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 12
Chelsea player with just 6 starts this season says he’s 'tired' already

Chelsea player with just 6 starts this season says he’s 'tired' already

We’re hearing worrying things from international break, where one key Chelsea player is complaining of fatigue. International breaks are an interesting time for covering Chelsea.

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The 'Ballon d'Or winners since 1995' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners since 1995' quiz

Can you name every player to take home the Ballon d'Or -- the award for the best soccer player in the world -- since 1995? 

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Thierry Henry News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 12
Thierry Henry claims Chelsea had three of the most underrated strikers ever

Thierry Henry claims Chelsea had three of the most underrated strikers ever

Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry has made some very interesting comments about Chelsea strikers of the past. These days, it is Joao Pedro leading the line for the Blues, and the Brazilian has received a lot of praise this season.

Emiliano Martinez News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 12
Emiliano Martinez gives insight into just how gruesome his jaw injury was

Emiliano Martinez gives insight into just how gruesome his jaw injury was

Emiliano Martinez has not played a game for Chelsea since their 2-0 win over Everton last month. That day, Martinez had to be substituted after suffering a jaw fracture.

Moises Caicedo News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 12
Chelsea star Moises Caicedo delivers worrying injury update to Ecuadorian media

Chelsea star Moises Caicedo delivers worrying injury update to Ecuadorian media

Moises Caicedo is currently with Ecuador’s squad for the November break after recovering from an injury, to play for Chelsea against Sunderland, and he has provided an injury update.

Soccer News / Goal.com / November 12
Man Utd and Man City set for £75m transfer battle over Chelsea defender Malo Gusto after losing starting spot to Josh Acheampong under Xabi Alonso

Man Utd and Man City set for £75m transfer battle over Chelsea defender Malo Gusto after losing starting spot to Josh Acheampong under Xabi Alonso

Manchester United and Manchester City are monitoring Chelsea defender Malo Gusto as the west London club place a £75 million price tag on the peripheral right-back.

Xabi Alonso News / SPTC.news / November 12
Sources: Are Chelsea trying to sign Martin Zubimendi? POLLS: Would you want Zubimendi? POLLS: Comparing Chelsea’s number of world class players to Arsenal, “Alonso has made a pigs ear of it!” More....

Sources: Are Chelsea trying to sign Martin Zubimendi? POLLS: Would you want Zubimendi? POLLS: Comparing Chelsea’s number of world class players to Arsenal, “Alonso has made a pigs ear of it!” More....

Morning all, Hope you are enjoying your week so far. We are into another international break, fun eh!? Well, to keep you entertained and your brains ticking during another bland period, I’ve got you all involved in some articles.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 12
Chelsea kid misses penalty as teen upstaged by Reggie Walsh and Emile Heskey’s son

Chelsea kid misses penalty as teen upstaged by Reggie Walsh and Emile Heskey’s son

For some of Chelsea’s players, the international break has already got underway, with plenty of U19 sides in action on Wednesday. Five Chelsea-owned players were active yesterday.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / November 12
Chelsea's youth production line continues to churn out talent

Chelsea's youth production line continues to churn out talent

Chelsea's Cobham academy is widely regarded as one of the best in the world for producing young talent, and this young crop of Chelsea youngsters is no different.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / November 11
Carlo Ancelotti sends clear message to Chelsea over Estevao's lack of minutes

Carlo Ancelotti sends clear message to Chelsea over Estevao's lack of minutes

Carlo Ancelotti has sent a clear message to Chelsea, warning that a lack of playing time could hamper the growth of one of Brazil's brightest young stars.  While "Don Carlo" admitted his former club's handling of these prodigies isn't ideal, he insisted it won't stop him from keeping a close eye on Estevão Willian.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 11
Teenage Chelsea giant captains country to 3-1 win as Blues ace looks to end 20-year misery

Teenage Chelsea giant captains country to 3-1 win as Blues ace looks to end 20-year misery

It is a whopping 20 years since Scotland’s U19 side last qualified for the U19 European Championships. But a Chelsea teenager is planning on ending that dismal run this time around.

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Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 11
More bad injury news for Chelsea as regular starter leaves national team camp after assessment

More bad injury news for Chelsea as regular starter leaves national team camp after assessment

Josh Acheampong has pulled out of England Under-21 duty as the minor injury he picked up last week continues to bother him. Josh Acheampong has been one of the success stories of Chelsea’s season.

Xabi Alonso News / Talk Chelsea / November 11
Xabi Alonso likely to hand Emmanuel Emegha a first start after international break

Xabi Alonso likely to hand Emmanuel Emegha a first start after international break

Xabi Alonso has been unable or unwilling to use Emmanuel Emegha so far this season. We suspect that’s about to change. Emmanuel Emegha had just one moment of note against Sunderland last week.

Soccer News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 11
How Chelsea got caught up in a game between Martin Zubimendi’s agent and Arsenal

How Chelsea got caught up in a game between Martin Zubimendi’s agent and Arsenal

Chelsea were linked with Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the summer, and there have been fresh rumours about the Blues being interested in him once again.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 11
Journalist rates Chelsea’s top 9 summer signings as Blues reach quarter season mark

Journalist rates Chelsea’s top 9 summer signings as Blues reach quarter season mark

Chelsea are through the first quarter of their season, and it’s a good moment to look at their summer signings and the impact they made. The international break has come around again, meaning a chance to look back at Chelsea’s season so far.

Soccer News / Talk Chelsea / November 11
Aston Villa’s bizarre transfer links to Chelsea star who has just started to make an impact

Aston Villa’s bizarre transfer links to Chelsea star who has just started to make an impact

Aston Villa have been linked with a very unlikely move for a Chelsea player who is only just starting to establish himself. Romeo Lavia has had a pretty significant moment in his career.

Chelsea FC News / Talk Chelsea / November 11
BBC: Chelsea player valued at £75m tells club he wants to leave in January

BBC: Chelsea player valued at £75m tells club he wants to leave in January

Malo Gusto is open to leaving Chelsea in January, and has told the club to consider making that happen, according to a report today. This is not a mega international break like the last one, but we’ve still got a solid chunk of time left before teams are back in action.

Chelsea FC News / The Chelsea Chronicle / November 11
Carlo Ancelotti delivers blunt Chelsea verdict as Xabi Alonso disagreement emerges

Carlo Ancelotti delivers blunt Chelsea verdict as Xabi Alonso disagreement emerges

Xabi Alonso has made an indifferent start to life at Chelsea. But much like the hot-and-cold nature on the pitch, Alonso is learning that he will never please everyone off of it either, namely Carlo Ancelotti.

Chelsea FC News / Football FanCast / November 11
Chelsea must end Neto experiment & unleash the new Didier Drogba

Chelsea must end Neto experiment & unleash the new Didier Drogba

At the Stadium of Light on Sunday, Chelsea were bullied by a Sunderland side who came to fight; they did not simply sit back and defend against Xabi Alonso's frontline.

Chelsea FC News / The Pride of London / November 10
Which Chelsea players are going away on international duty?

Which Chelsea players are going away on international duty?

The international break has rolled around again, giving Chelsea fans a welcome opportunity to take a breather from the heartache and the usual rollercoaster of watching The Blues in action.

Joao Pedro News / Goal.com / November 10
Chelsea crack down on internal security after Fantasy Premier League activity leaks Joao Pedro injury news

Chelsea crack down on internal security after Fantasy Premier League activity leaks Joao Pedro injury news

Chelsea have issued a strict warning to club staff after Joao Pedro's recent quad injury was inadvertently leaked through Fantasy Premier League selections.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / November 10
Chelsea take action to fend off growing interest in highly rated star from Barcelona

Chelsea take action to fend off growing interest in highly rated star from Barcelona

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to hold fresh contract discussions with Levi Colwill as Barcelona consider a potential move for the highly-rated defender.

Joao Felix News / Goal.com / November 9
A private jet rescues Felix from the predicament of the Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli Clasico

A private jet rescues Felix from the predicament of the Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli Clasico

What will happen? Al-Nassr are moving early to avoid losing one of their most prominent attacking weapons for the eagerly awaited Clasico against Al-Ahli.

Mike Penders News / SPTC.news / November 9
EXCL: Chelsea’s centre back transfer shortlist REVEALED! Sunderland 1 Chelsea 0, Mike Penders showed strong character to come back from mistake, A short story, Blues News Report, More....

EXCL: Chelsea’s centre back transfer shortlist REVEALED! Sunderland 1 Chelsea 0, Mike Penders showed strong character to come back from mistake, A short story, Blues News Report, More....

Morning all, I hope you’ve had a good weekend whatever you might have gotten up to. Chelsea played yesterday of course, away at Sunderland. It was a disgraceful performance from the players and the manager, and a disgraceful result against a team who were BOTTOM of the league.

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