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title: "Chelsea morning news round-up – 3rd April 2019"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Read Everything"
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published: "2019-04-03T07:30:00Z"
modified: "2019-04-03T07:30:00Z"
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# Chelsea morning news round-up – 3rd April 2019

The news cycle surrounding Chelsea never stops and as such, it can be difficult to keep up to date with everything that’s going on. Therefore, we’ve rounded up everything you might have missed from yesterday into one place.

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### [Chelsea could replace Hazard with Coutinho](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/chelsea-could-replace-hazard-with-coutinho/)

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Chelsea are one of three clubs reportedly interested in signing Philippe Coutinho this summer, according to Sport, via the Mirror.\
The Brazilian has … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/chelsea-could-replace-hazard-with-coutinho/)

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### [Chelsea could give Reece James a first-team spot next season](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/chelsea-could-give-reece-james-a-first-team-spot-next-season/)

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Chelsea could give Reece James a first-team spot at Stamford Bridge next season after his impressive spell on loan at Wigan.\
The London Evening … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/chelsea-could-give-reece-james-a-first-team-spot-next-season/)

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### [Hamstring injury rules Alonso out of Brighton game](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/hamstring-injury-rules-alonso-out-of-brighton-game/)

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Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has been ruled out of Wednesday night's game against Brighton.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, as … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/hamstring-injury-rules-alonso-out-of-brighton-game/)

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### [Hudson-Odoi set for first Premier League start](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/hudson-odoi-set-for-first-premier-league-start/)

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Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that winger Callum Hudson-Odoi will make his first Premier League start in the next two games.\
Sarri has … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/hudson-odoi-set-for-first-premier-league-start/)

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### [Central defenders Chelsea could target in the summer](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/central-defenders-chelsea-could-target-in-the-summer/)

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Chelsea are currently enduring a fairly unsuccessful season under Maurizio Sarri. \
The Blues sit 6th in the Premier League and have failed to … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/central-defenders-chelsea-could-target-in-the-summer/)

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### [Chelsea Predicted XI: Brighton and Hove Albion (H)](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/chelsea-predicted-xi-brighton-and-hove-albion-h/)

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Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to be handed his first Premier League start on Wednesday night, as Chelsea look to increase the pressure on Arsenal, … [Read More](https://readchelsea.com/2019/04/02/chelsea-predicted-xi-brighton-and-hove-albion-h/)

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