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Caleb Wiley - Set for return after long layoff Wiley (groin) has been included among those available for Monday's season opener against Fulham, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "With the other players, let's see. We will check a...

Impact Wiley's season was disrupted early when a lingering adductor injury cut short his loan at Watford, where he'd managed just five Championship appearances, continuing a difficult run since joining from Atlanta United in 2024 that has yet to include a senior Chelsea appearance. His inclusion among the available players marks a significant step forward after that setback, though it remains to be seen how large a role he'll play as he works to finally break into manager Xabi Alonso's squad.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Anselmino - Back in the fold after scare Anselmino (undisclosed) is available for Monday's season opener against Fulham, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "With the other players, let's see. We will check and assess them, b...

Impact Anselmino was forced off in tears during a preseason friendly against Johor Darul Ta'zim, the latest in a string of hamstring problems that have followed him since his move from Boca Juniors in 2024, including a disrupted loan spell split between Dortmund and Strasbourg. Clearing this scare and being deemed fit for the opener marks a rare bit of good injury news for the young defender as he looks to finally settle into a groove at Chelsea.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Emegha - Cleared for Fulham trip Emegha is set to be available for Monday's season opener against Fulham, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "With the other players, let's see. We will check and assess them, but for...

Impact Emegha had impressed early after his summer move from Strasbourg, scoring in both of Chelsea's opening preseason friendlies before a hamstring injury against Bromley interrupted his momentum. His timely recovery keeps that promising start on track, and he's now in position to build on it right from the opening weekend of the new campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Danny Welbeck - Set to be involved for opener Welbeck should be fit to feature in Monday's season opener against Fulham, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "Danny can be involved, he just needed a couple of days not training that...

Impact Welbeck's issue was described as minor, and his planned return to training Saturday leaves him on track to be considered for selection at Craven Cottage. He's expected to serve as a backup option to Joao Pedro up front, giving manager Xabi Alonso another attacking option as Chelsea begin the new Premier League campaign with a short trip across London.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Petit predicts his Premier League top four, believes Manchester United and Liverpool will fight for one position Former Arsenal and Chelsea man Emmanuel Petit has claimed Manchester United and Liverpool will lock horns with each other to secure the fourth spot in the 2026-27 Premier League ta...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Tosin Adarabioyo - Trains separate from main group Adarabioyo has been dropped from first-team training as his future with the club remains in doubt, according to Peter Rutzler of Times Sports.

Impact Adarabioyo is heading towards a potential move out of Chelsea, as the defender has been training away from the first team in a group of players that are not in Xabi Alonso's plans. This comes after two seasons with the club in more of a rotational role, never truly making his stamp on the team with his 23 starts in 38 appearances. He was likely to lose minutes either way after the addition of Maxence Lacroix, so this shouldn't shake up too much defensively for Chelsea.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Jackson - Trains away from first team Jackson is training away from the first team as his role with Chelsea is in question, according to Peter Rutzler of Times Sport.

Impact Jackson is looking to be heading for a possible move out of Chelsea after they added more attacking options this offseason and his loan spell last campaign, as he has been training away from the first team with a group of players not in manager Xabi Alonso's plans. This is something to watch, but should only force a few minor changes, as the Senegalese forward was likely to hold a minor role in the squad either way.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Liam Delap - Dropped from first team training Delap trained away from the first team as his future with the club remains uncertain, according to Peter Rutzler.

Impact Delap has recently been dropped from first team training to train with a separate group of players, currently not in manager Xabi Alonso's plans. To go along with this, he was also asked to give his No. 9 shirt to Joao Pedro, adding even more questions to weather Delap will be on the team in a few weeks. Either way, his role with the club continues to diminish as Chelsea has added a few more attacking options this offseason, likely to serve a minor role in the team even if he does stick around.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"That will be a problem" - Joe Cole names signing Arsenal need to make to retain PL title Former Chelsea and West Ham star Joe Cole has named the one signing Arsenal need to make this summer to retain the Premier League title.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Manchester United should have bought him about four years ago" - Michael Owen calls out Red Devils for not signing Chelsea star Premier League icon Michael Owen has called out Manchester United for not signing Chelsea star Joao Pedro four years ago.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

James admits Chelsea will have Premier League 'rust' following World Cup Chelsea's first Premier League game under Xabi Alonso is quickly approaching, but Reece James knows they will need time to get things right.

5 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

"There's a real opportunity" - Jamie Carragher makes prediction about Chelsea and Tottenham ahead of new season Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has raised his hopes about Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur qualifying for the Champions League next season.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dodgers Co-Owners Todd Boehly, Mark Walter In Talks To Sell Chelsea Stakes

Los Angeles Dodgers co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have held talks about selling their stakes in London-based English Premier League...

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers Co-Owners Todd Boehly, Mark Walter In Talks To Sell Chelsea Stakes

Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

The post-Pep Guardiola era is getting underway in English soccer and there’s uncertainty and upheaval not just at Manchester City but across the whole of the Premier League

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Former Arsenal star Alan Smith makes early Premier League predictions, names his top 6 for upcoming season Former Arsenal ace Alan Smith has backed the Gunners to lift their second straight Premier League title this campaign, asserting rivals Chelsea will finish outside of a top four sp...

AUGUST 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Teddy Sharman-Lowe - Sits out with minor injury Sharman-Lowe missed Chelsea's friendly against Real Sociedad due to a minor injury, according to Simon Johnson.

Impact Sharman-Lowe remains in contention to serve as the club's third choice goalkeeper behind Robert Sanchez and Mike Penders this season, and this absence appears to be more of a precautionary issue rather than a significant setback. No further details on the specific nature of the injury have been disclosed.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Lacroix - Plays hour in Sociedad win Lacroix played an hour in Saturday's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad after returning to training earlier in the week, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "They did quite well to play this w...

Impact Lacroix is one of Chelsea's new signings for the season and figures to see regular playing time in coach Xabi Alonso's three man backline once fully up to speed. His involvement in this match is an encouraging sign given the limited buildup time before the Aug. 24 opener against Fulham. Lacroix is expected to continue integrating with his new teammates as preseason wraps up.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Rogers - Opens scoring in Sociedad win Rogers scored the opener in Saturday's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad, his first appearance since joining Chelsea, according to coach Xabi Alonso. "The most important is the hunger and...

Impact Rogers completed his move to Chelsea shortly after the World Cup and looks set for a prominent role in the attack after a standout Aston Villa campaign in which he tallied 13 goals and 11 assists across the Premier League and Europa League. His goal in this match is an encouraging early sign ahead of the Aug. 24 opener against Fulham. Rogers is expected to continue building toward a significant role in Chelsea's attack as the season approaches.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Reece James - Plays first minutes, sets up goal James played in Saturday's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad, delivering an assist in his first preseason appearance, with coach Xabi Alonso praising his qualities. "Personality, leadersh...

Impact James only returned to training earlier in the week after England's third place finish at the World Cup, and this productive involvement confirms he's on track ahead of the Aug. 24 opener against Fulham, even with a short window to build up match sharpness. He remains a lock to start whenever healthy, though his injury history means the club could still ease him in with a bench role early on. James is expected to continue building toward the season opener as the club finalizes its preparations.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Boos and cheers for Enzo Fernandez in Chelsea preseason friendly win

Enzo Fernandez has been given a mixed reception by Chelsea fans after coming on as a substitute in a preseason friendly at home to Real Sociedad

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Chelsea vs. Real Sociedad—Friendly: Live Score and Match Stats It’s a poignant fixture for Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.

AUGUST 15 • SI.COM

Al-Hilal reach agreement on personal terms with Manchester City-linked Chelsea star in surprise twist: Reports Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have reached an agreement on personal terms with Chelsea forward Pedro Neto, as per reports.

AUGUST 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Where to watch Chelsea vs. Real Sociedad live stream, TV channel, start time for preseason friendly | Sporting News Xabi Alonso leads Chelsea into the club's final preseason test ahead of the 2026/27 season as the Blues take on La Liga side Real Sociedad o...

AUGUST 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Enzo Fernandez - Makes bench in friendly Fernandez is on the bench for Saturday's final preseason friendly against Real Sociedad, despite ongoing transfer rumors surrounding him, the club posted.

Impact Fernandez returned to Chelsea training this week following a difficult end to his World Cup, having been sent off in the final loss to Spain, and now shifts his focus toward the season opener against Fulham on August 24. He recorded 14 goal contributions, including 10 goals and four assists, across 36 league appearances last season, and his continued involvement here suggests Chelsea remains focused on building around him for now, even as speculation about his future persists.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Colwill - Starts in last friendly Colwill (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's last friendly against Real Sociedad, the club posted.

Impact Colwill had been omitted from the squad against Juventus as a precaution, with coach Xabi Alonso noting after that match it was just discomfort rather than an injury and that he was hopeful for a quick turnaround. His return to the starting XI confirms that read, positioning him to reclaim his central defensive role after recently returning from ACL surgery, during which he started the final three games of last season.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Dodgers Co-Owners Todd Boehly, Mark Walter In Talks To Sell Chelsea Stakes

Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

Boos and cheers for Enzo Fernandez in Chelsea preseason friendly win