Chelsea’s Carabao Cup tie against Luton Town offers Xabi Alonso more than an opportunity to progress into the third round. Thursday’s match is also the first genuine opening for several squad players to challenge the team that defeated Fulham 3-2 on Monday. Alonso is expected to rotate heavily with Brighton visiting Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Five […]
Chelsea have officially confirmed Axel Disasi has joined Crystal Palace on loan for the 2026/27 season, finally resolving the defender’s immediate future after weeks of transfer talks. The 28-year-old has moved across London after falling outside Xabi Alonso’s first-team plans at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea confirmed Disasi’s season-long Palace loan on Wednesday, bringing a lengthy summer […]
Chelsea begin their Carabao Cup campaign against Luton Town at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening. The second-round tie will be Xabi Alonso’s first competitive home match as Chelsea head coach, following Monday’s 3-2 Premier League victory over Fulham. How to watch Chelsea vs Luton in the UK Chelsea vs Luton will be shown live in […]
Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez after the Argentina international was offered to the club by his representatives. David Ornstein reports that Chelsea are assessing the possibility of signing Martinez before the transfer window closes. The 33-year-old is open to leaving Villa after Zion Suzuki was installed as Unai Emery’s […]
Chelsea host Luton Town in the Carabao Cup second round on Thursday night, with Xabi Alonso expected to make significant changes for his first competitive match at Stamford Bridge. The picture is now clearer after Alonso’s final team-news update. Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra have both been ruled out, while Wesley Fofana is also unavailable […]
Chelsea Women will be without Erin Cuthbert, Mayra Ramirez and Manaka Matsukubo for Wednesday evening’s Champions League qualifier against Real Sociedad. Head coach Sonia Bompastor confirmed the three absences before the first leg at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. Chelsea trio could miss both Real Sociedad matches Cuthbert suffered an injury during the most recent international break […]
Chelsea Women begin their competitive 2026/27 season against Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League third qualifying-round tie on Wednesday evening. The game takes place at AFC Wimbledon’s Cherry Red Records Stadium and kicks off at 6.45pm BST. How to watch Chelsea Women vs Real Sociedad Supporters in the UK can watch […]
Xabi Alonso believes Chelsea must improve their pressing and emotional control despite opening their Premier League season with a 3-2 victory over Fulham. Chelsea scored inside the opening minute at Craven Cottage through João Pedro before goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer secured three points on Monday evening. However, Fulham equalised through Josh King […]
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Liam Delap after the Chelsea striker was left out of Xabi Alonso’s squad for Monday’s Premier League victory over Fulham. The 23-year-old is open to the move, with Forest emerging ahead of Everton and Leeds United in the race for his signature. The Guardian reports that Forest […]
Xabi Alonso has confirmed Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra missed Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Fulham after suffering minor setbacks during the week. Neither player featured in the matchday squad for Monday’s 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage, raising immediate questions about their availability for Chelsea’s upcoming matches against Luton Town and Brighton. Alonso explained that […]
Xabi Alonso has admitted Enzo Fernandez’s Chelsea future remains unresolved after Manchester City were linked with a potential late move for the £120million midfielder. Fernandez started on the bench during Chelsea’s 3-2 victory over Fulham before replacing Romeo Lavia in the 65th minute. His involvement confirmed he remains part of Alonso’s immediate plans, but the […]
Cole Palmer declared himself “ready and hungry” after producing a goal and an assist in Chelsea’s 3-2 victory over Fulham, delivering a typically confident response when asked about his preparations for the new season. The England international endured an injury-disrupted campaign last year and missed out on a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. […]
