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Chelsea face Sheffield United in what will be Thomas Tuchel’s fight to go four matches unbeaten, having won his last two encounters and drawn on his debut. The Blues will travel to South Yorkshire in a bid to maintain a good run of form which has improved the team’s morale. Thiago Silva’s absence due to […] View the full article

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There is little time for breaks as Thomas Tuchel’s men face Sheffield United this Sunday night. After a huge London Derby win on Thursday, Chelsea will be looking to continue their fine form with another victory. Team News Thiago Silva picked up a muscle injury against Tottenham and is ruled out of the Sheffield United […] View the full article

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Hakim Ziyech was captured looking sharp in training ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Sheffield United later today. The Moroccan was dropped for the Blues’ 2-0 win against Burnley due to injury risk, before being an unused sub during Thursday’s victory over Tottenham. He will be hoping his life in the Tuchel-era can be kickstarted against […] View the full article

Thiago Silva has been one of Chelsea’s best performers this season, in a campaign tainted by inconsistent performances and on-field issues. The 36-year-old Brazilian center-back is one of the best in the business. Having come from PSG on a free transfer, he has led Chelsea from the back like a true captain and veteran should. […] View the full article

Chelsea will be looking to maintain their impressive start under Thomas Tuchel as they face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane this weekend. The Blues beat Tottenham 1-0 on Thursday as a first-half penalty from Jorginho sealed a well-deserved victory. The win at White Hart Lane means that’s now two wins from three under Tuchel with […] View the full article

It’s hard to believe that this was the first time that Jose Mourinho has faced Thomas Tuchel as a manager, and it is safe to say that the German won this first encounter. Tuchel has always been known for a manager heavily invested in tactics, formations and in-game switches. Against Tottenham this week, we saw […] View the full article

Chelsea’s away 1-0 win in Tottenham saw many records being broken across both the London clubs’ books, for both current manager Thomas Tuchel and former gaffer Jose Mourinho. Tottenham last won at home in the North London derby against Arsenal, way back on 6 December 2020. Heung-min Son and Harry Kane’s first-half goals were enough […] View the full article

The Blues got away with a narrow, but comfortable victory at Tottenham, thanks to a first-half penalty by Jorginho. The victory, however, came at the expense of Thiago Silva limping off due to a muscle discomfort – the details of which are unknown. Chelsea now face a major setback with the absence of their main […] View the full article

Thomas Tuchel’s first high-profile encounter has arrived in the form of fellow Londoners Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Chelsea come into the clash after a comfortable 2-0 victory over now 17th placed Burnley, which was Tuchel’s first win as the Blues’ boss, before which Wolves held his team to a stalemate in his first […] View the full article

Chelsea’s season so far has broadly been defined by the uneven fixture list. An early run of softer games allowed the Blues to rack up a 17 game unbeaten run; but the tougher matches that followed saw a total reversal in fortune, and eventually lead to the sacking of Frank Lampard. We’re now back in […] View the full article

New reports of emerged from Germany stating Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel’s new found interest in Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule – according to German newspaper BILD. At only 25, the German center-back has established himself as an important member of the Bayern squad under Flick after transferring from Hoffenheim back in 2017. He has won […] View the full article

The French Lique 1 is in a bit of a dire financial situation that could get a lot worse [as reported via The Financial Times], and some of the big clubs around Europe could look to take advantage of the situation and sign some of the top talent from France at a cut-price fee. Chelsea […] View the full article

The FA Cup is back! Chelsea play Morecambe in the third round this weekend at Stamford Bridge. Now it’s time to test your memory, can you name the starting line-up the last time Chelsea won the FA Cup against Manchester United in 2018? Let us know how you did in the comments below! View the full article

Chelsea make their FA Cup bow this weekend against League Two side Morecambe, looking for a much-needed win after a tricky Christmas and New Year period. The Blues, who were finalists last season are set to rotate and give some academy players a chance to impress in Sunday’s third-round tie. Morecambe who currently lie 7th […] View the full article

It is ALWAYS going to be impossible to keep every single player happy in a squad; this is an issue that even smaller squads will occur. However, it is always going to be more detrimental the bigger the squad is, and Chelsea made some big mistakes this summer that has just increased the pressure of […] View the full article

Chelsea gaffer Frank Lampard has given his say on the team news ahead of the Blues clash against Morecambe in the third round of the FA Cup. This is will be the first-ever match to be played out between the two in any competition, including friendlies. (Chelsea FC) Speaking to the media, Lampard said: “Although […] View the full article

England is back under tougher restrictions after a significant surge in the number of coronavirus cases being reported. With London and surrounding areas experiencing strict tier-four measures, Chelsea have come forward to lend a helping hand as hospitalizations rise rapidly. In such circumstances, club owner Roman Abramovich has made Stamford Bridge hotel rooms open to […] View the full article

In what may well be somewhat of a surprise in the biannual transfer value list of top 100 football players published by CIES Football Observatory, Chelsea have seen three of their players make the top 20. The research group within the International Center for Sports Studies, based in Switzerland, takes into consideration a variety of […] View the full article

Gary Neville has highlighted how Chelsea’s defensive frailties were exposed during the 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Neville was particularly critical of how Cesar Azpilicueta and Ben Chilwell were left exposed on either flank when up against Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling, with their team-mates failing to help out with their defensive duties. […] View the full article

There is no doubt that Chelsea have an abundance of young talent coming through the ranks at the club. With Frank Lampard at the helm, the belief of being able to break into the first team squad must be higher than it has been for many years. Whilst you’re here please take a moment to sign […] View the full article

In what may well be touted as one of Chelsea FC’s worst transfer deals in recent history, Danny Drinkwater’s value has dropped tenfold since his £35m signing in September 2017 from Leicester City. Chelsea could be willing to offload the midfielder for just £3.5m, it is reported that his representatives have already ‘initiated contact’ with […] View the full article

Chelsea’s academy has produced a number of quality right-backs in recent years. The likes of Ola Aina, Reece James, Tariq Lamptey, Dujon Sterling, and Henry Lawrence are just some of the names that come to mind and now it appears another name could be set to break through the ranks in Tino Livramento. The 18-year-old […] View the full article