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Liam Rosenior confirms defender injury & potential Enzo Fernandez blow vs Pafos Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has ruled centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo out of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Pafos, while Enzo Fer...

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Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Pafos: Joao Pedro Takes Palmer Role, Key Return Out Wide Playing Champions League minnows should provide opportunities to rotate.

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Enzo Fernandez - Late call for Wednesday Fernandez is a late call for Wednesday's match against Pafos due to an illness, according to manager Liam Rosenior, per Bobby Vincent of Football London. "Yeah, so Enzo Fernandez w...

Impact Fernandez looks to need some testing ahead of Wednesday's UCL contest, with the midfielder battling an illness that has left him to only train Tuesday after missing Monday. He will then be a late call, potentially only an option from the bench if fit, especially against a lesser opponent. If he were to miss out, a change would be made, with Reece James an option to move into the midfield, while Andrey Santos could also earn the start.

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Tosin Adarabioyo - Out next few weeks Adarabioyo (hamstring) is out for the next few weeks, according to manager Liam Rosenior, per Bobby Vincent of Football London. "Unfortunately for Tosin, there's something in his h...

Impact Adarabioyo was already deemed to have suffered a hamstring injury, but has now had a timeline put in place, with the defender set to miss a few weeks. This is a tough loss after three straight starts for the defender, likely opening up a spot for Wesley Fofana to return to the starting XI. Adarabioyo will look to return come the start of February, likely around the second week, missing their final two UCL games.

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Jamie Gittens - Training again Tuesday Gittens (illness) was spotted in team training on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash againt Pafos, according to Bobby Vincent from Football London.

Impact Gittens was absent from the previous match due to illness but returned to full training with the squad on Tuesday, indicating he should be available again for Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Pafos. The winger has largely featured as a substitute for the Blues this season, and his role is not expected to change under new coach Liam Rosenior going forward.

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Malo Gusto - Spotted in team training Gusto (undisclosed) was spotted in team training on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash againt Pafos, according to Bobby Vincent from Football London.

Impact Gusto missed the last two games due to some pain but seems to have recovered from the issue since he was spotted training with the team on Tuesday after training individually at the end of last week. Gusto could be an option for Wednesday's Champions League clash againt Pafos, although he will unlikely be rushed back into the starting squad due to the matchup. When fully back fit, Gusto is expected to find back his starting role for Chelsea.

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Axel Disasi - Training with team Tuesday Disasi is training with the team for the first time this season, according to Bobby Vincent from Football London.

Impact Disasi was spotted in team training on Tuesday for the first time of the season under new coach Liam Rosenior. The center-back was out of the plans of former coach Enzo Maresca and could be set to return to the squad and get a chance in the near future.

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Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firings

Real Madrid and Chelsea resume in the Champions League this week after the winter break with new coaches working in the competition for the first time

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Man City complete £20m Marc Guehi transfer to see off rival interest as Crystal Palace star signs eye-wateringly lucrative contract at the Etihad

Marc Guehi has officially signed for Manchester City after completing a £20m ($27m) move from Crystal Palace. The England defender has penne...

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Man City complete £20m Marc Guehi transfer to see off rival interest as Crystal Palace star signs eye-wateringly lucrative contract at the Etihad

Jeremy Jacquet: Why Chelsea may have to pay £60m for Rennes' 20-year-old centre-back who plays exactly like one of their biggest rivals

Chelsea are on the hunt for a new central defender to lead their backline. This ought to have been a top priority after Antonio Rudiger left...

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Jeremy Jacquet: Why Chelsea may have to pay £60m for Rennes' 20-year-old centre-back who plays exactly like one of their biggest rivals

Trevoh Chalobah - Eight clearances in clean sheet Chalobah had two tackles (zero won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Brentford.

Impact Chalobah recorded his ninth league clean sheet and continues to be the undisputed starter in central defense, having started the last two league games under new head coach Liam Rosenior after also starting midweek against Arsenal in the EFL Cup. Across those two league matches, he made two tackles, two interceptions and 16 clearances.

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Liam Delap - Wins penalty off bench Delap came off the bench in the 74th minute and won a penalty in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brentford.

Impact Delap missed the midweek EFL Cup match against Arsenal but made an immediate impact off the bench on his return, winning a penalty one minute after coming on that led to the second goal. The forward has had increased involvement recently, making two starts in his last four league appearances during a congested fixture schedule and scoring once. He has yet to start under new head coach Liam Rosenior, facing competition from Joao Pedro.

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Joao Pedro - Scores opening goal Joao Pedro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Brentford.

Impact Pedro was handed a second straight start by new head coach Liam Rosenior, leading the line after starting behind the striker in the EFL Cup against Arsenal. He found the net with one of his two shots and now has four goals across his last six league starts.

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Cole Palmer - Converts from spot Palmer scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brentford. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Palmer returned to the scoresheet with a well-taken penalty but was otherwise limited, recording one early shot and no chances created. He made his eighth straight league start and has produced three goals from 13 shots in that span, with his last two coming via penalties. He has gone three matches without creating a chance and has not consistently matched his output from previous two seasons while managing fitness issues.

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Mykhailo Mudryk - Could be set to return Mudryk could be set to return to the pitch after clearing his suspension, according to Topskills Sports UK.

Impact Mudryk is rumored to have cleared his suspension due to doping and could be set to return to team training with Chelsea before potentially moving to Strasbourg on loan, according to reports. The Ukrainian still has to build his fitness back, although he was spotted during his suspension working hard, with ambitions of becoming a sprinter for his country. That idea might now be behind him if the reports are true, and his situation will have to be monitored closely since he was one of the best young prospects in Europe before his suspension.

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Tosin Adarabioyo - Suffers hamstring issue Adarabioyo was forced off as a precaution in the 58th minute of Saturday's 2-0 win against Brentford due to a hamstring issue, coach Liam Rosenior said in a press conference. "I th...

Impact Adarabioyo couldn't make it to the hour-mark in Saturday's win against the Bees since he felt something in his hamstring and was forced off the pitch. The center-back will likely be assessed in the coming days to know the extend of that issue. Adarabioyo was in the starting squad in the last three games across all competitions for the Blues, therefore if his issue reveals to be an important one, Wesley Fofana could be set to replace him in the starting XI until he returns.

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Robert Sanchez - Strong performance in goal Sanchez made six saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Brentford.

Impact Sanchez was undoubtedly one of the best performers, keeping Chelsea in the game with six saves, including two crucial stops to prevent an own goal from Tosin Adarabioyo and another from Kevin Schade. The clean sheet came at an important moment, as he had struggled recently, conceding 11 goals across his last five matches. He will aim to maintain this form when Chelsea return to Champions League action against Pafos on Wednesday.

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Reece James - Quiet offensively in win James generated one cross (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brentford.

Impact Jamest was quiet in attack, with no shots or chances created and producing only one chance across his last four appearances. He was more effective defensively, recording two tackles, two interceptions and matching his season-high of four clearances.

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Enzo Fernandez - Assists in win Fernandez assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Brentford.

Impact Fernandez was active at both ends of the pitch, and while his assist was unintentional, his pressing and willingness to close down opponents created the chance that was converted by Joao Pedro. The midfielder finished with three chances created and contributed defensively with three tackles and one interception, though he ended the match without a shot for just the third time this season.

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'I know where that came from!' - Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior suggests he's aware of who leaked 'Lego and clapping' story that infuriated fans

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has hinted he knows the source of stories about his team-building efforts at Stamford Bridge that include L...

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'I know where that came from!' - Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior suggests he's aware of who leaked 'Lego and clapping' story that infuriated fans

Chelsea player ratings vs Brentford: Blues' goalkeeper Robert Sanchez keeps Bees at bay as Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer goals secure vital victory in top-four fight

Liam Rosenior's first Premier League game in charge of Chelsea ended in victory against Brentford, largely thanks to the heroics of the club...

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Chelsea player ratings vs Brentford: Blues' goalkeeper Robert Sanchez keeps Bees at bay as Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer goals secure vital victory in top-four fight

Where to watch Chelsea vs. Brentford live stream, TV channel, start time for Premier League match | Sporting News Chelsea hope to secure their first positive result under Liam Rosenior as they host Premier League foes Brentford on Saturday.

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Chelsea reportedly ready to sign three new players in January as transfer targets emerge to strengthen key position

Chelsea are reportedly ready to back new head coach Liam Rosenior by making up to three signings in the January transfer window. The Blues a...

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Chelsea reportedly ready to sign three new players in January as transfer targets emerge to strengthen key position

Cole Palmer - Fit to start Saturday Palmer (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Brentford.

Impact Palmer makes the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Brentford after training on Friday and being cleared by the medical staff. The playmaker was carefully managed to avoid any injury risks and is now deemed fully fit to feature. His inclusion reflects the staff's confidence in his condition following the late fitness assessment.

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Reece James - Makes starting XI James (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Brentford.

Impact James starts for Saturday's clash against the Bees after passing a late fitness test following the heavy knock to his hip suffered against Arsenal in the last game. The midfielder is cleared after the final training session and takes his place in the starting XI. He is fit enough to play a meaningful role in the match.

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Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firings

Man City complete £20m Marc Guehi transfer to see off rival interest as Crystal Palace star signs eye-wateringly lucrative contract at the Etihad

Jeremy Jacquet: Why Chelsea may have to pay £60m for Rennes' 20-year-old centre-back who plays exactly like one of their biggest rivals

'I know where that came from!' - Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior suggests he's aware of who leaked 'Lego and clapping' story that infuriated fans

Chelsea player ratings vs Brentford: Blues' goalkeeper Robert Sanchez keeps Bees at bay as Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer goals secure vital victory in top-four fight

Chelsea reportedly ready to sign three new players in January as transfer targets emerge to strengthen key position