While a big chunk of his Chelsea players are out on international duty, manager Xabi Alonso will be working behind the scenes to prepare for the Bournemouth game next month
Cole Palmer is a victim of the football calendar, according to Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Maheta Molango. The PFA boss has come out in defence of the Chelsea star after he pulled out of international duty due to injury.
Manchester City have also issued a statement expressing their "disappointment" and "surprise" after being found guilty of 114 of the 115 Premier League financial charges brought against them
Chelsea could fund the signing of a new midfielder in the January transfer window with the latest the compensation package paid by UEFA.
Chelsea saw a bid rejected by Bournemouth for Alex Scott over the summer transfer window but the Blues remain interested in the England international
Chelsea face an extended period without striker Joao Pedro due to a knee injury
The Chelsea players not on international duty have been working hard to prepare for the return of the Premier League.
Xabi Alonso was pretty ruthless over the summer transfer window when it came to Chelsea offloading a whole host of unwanted players to other clubs
Chelsea's midfield problems have been well documented this season after the Blues failed to sign a replacement for Enzo Fernandez after his departure to Manchester City
Arsenal and Chelsea legend Cesc Fabregas is currently in charge of Serie A side, Como, but his clause includes a lucrative clause that can be utilised by three clubs
Romeo Lavia appeared to be nursing a minor problem towards the end of Belgium's clash against France in the UEFA Nations League on Monday night
Romeo Lavia impressed on his return to the Belgium national team, despite his side losing 1-0 to France
Our Chelsea writers discuss and debate what to do with Estevao Willian and his situation with the Blues winger being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge
Chelsea were linked with a sea of top-tier targets during the summer transfer window and may end up kicking themselves at not signing stars based on their progress
Leaving Chelsea for Arsenal was an immensely difficult decision for this popular Blues icon
Joao Felix left Chelsea for Al-Nassr in 2025 after failing to live up to the heights
Xabi Alonso could be forced to change the Chelsea formation soon, with Estevao Willian keen to return to his 'original position' in a 'few years'.
Chelsea had an extremely busy summer transfer window and Blues chiefs are happy with the business they conducted despite a failure to recruit a midfielder on deadline day
Cole Palmer withdrew from Thomas Tuchel's latest injury squad due to a minor injury
Estevao Willian has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, with the Chelsea winger yet to start a match in the Premier League under new manager Xabi Alonso
Estevao Willian's disappointing start to the season has seen the Chelsea winger linked with a departure, with reports from Spain linking him with a move to Barcelona
Manchester City could lose hundreds of millions in prize money if found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules
A look at how some Chelsea players have fared over the weekend for their international sides with one current Blues star setting up one of his former teammates at Stamford Bridge
Estevao Willian suffered a hamstring injury in April 2026 and subsequently missed the chance to represent Brazil at the World Cup, so Xabi Alonso has been keen to carefully manage his workload.
The winger was spotted with crutches after picking up the injury during the first match of the international break