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Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf names his favorites to win the Premier League this season Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf has named his favorites to win the Premier League in the 2026/27 season.

AUGUST 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He shouldn't be starting" - Chelsea fans deliver verdict on new signing after 3-0 win over Milan in pre-season friendly Chelsea fans have delivered their verdict on new signing Danny Welbeck following his display in the 3-0 triumph over AC Milan in their pre-season clash (Saturday, August 8).

AUGUST 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Hopefully he ends up second to Liverpool next season" - Former Reds star sends message to new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso Former Liverpool striker Luis Garcia has predicted Chelsea to finish second, behind the Reds, in the Premier League this season.

AUGUST 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Aaron Anselmino - Forced off in tears Anselmino (undisclosed) was forced off in tears during Chelsea's friendly against Johor Darul Ta'zim, with Reggie Watson replacing him in the 29th minute, according to Simon Johnso...

Impact Anselmino's career has been plagued by recurring hamstring issues since Chelsea signed him from Boca Juniors in 2024, including a difficult loan spell split between Dortmund and Strasbourg last season that limited him to just six appearances at Dortmund and three at Strasbourg without a single start. This latest setback adds to that frustrating pattern just as he appeared to be putting those fitness issues behind him. Anselmino is expected to undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Palmer - Makes starting XI in friendly Palmer (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's friendly against AC Milan, according to the club.

Impact Palmer had been left out entirely for the earlier friendly against Juventus with a minor discomfort, a precautionary absence new coach Xabi Alonso said the club did not want to risk. His return to the starting XI confirms that issue has cleared up, positioning him to build match fitness after a frustrating, injury disrupted season that saw him finish with 10 league goals and one assist across 26 appearances.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

"Could be a great option" - Pundit asks Arsenal to make move for player linked with Manchester City Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere has urged the Gunners to sign Chelsea's Pedro Neto, a Manchester City target, citing his quality and Premier League experience.

AUGUST 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'I've got that fire in my belly!' – Chelsea complete shock signing of 35-year-old Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal

Chelsea have stunned the football world by announcing the signing of veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 35-year-...

AUGUST 7 • goal

'I've got that fire in my belly!' – Chelsea complete shock signing of 35-year-old Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal

Brighton CEO defends decision to let 'fantastic' Welbeck join Chelsea Danny Welbeck joined Chelsea from Brighton last week, and the Seagulls' CEO Paul Barber said it was the right decision for the club.

AUGUST 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Chelsea vs AC Milan Prediction and Betting Tips | August 8th 2026 Premier League giants Chelsea take on Italian heavyweights AC Milan in a pre-season friendly match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday.

AUGUST 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Welbeck 'a very important person for me in life', says Joao Pedro Joao Pedro is thrilled to be back playing alongside Danny Welbeck at Chelsea, having also linked up with him at Watford and Brighton.

AUGUST 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Why Cole Palmer Is Not in Chelsea's Squad for Friendly vs. Juventus Palmer spoke out to explain his unexpected absence for the preseason fixture in Hong Kong.

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Caicedo Asks Enzo Fernandez to Stay at Chelsea After Rumors of His Departure Caicedo came out to support Enzo Fernández amid rumors linking him to a departure

AUGUST 5 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Mykhailo Mudryk - Plays first minutes since ban Mudryk came off the bench as a late substitute in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Juventus in Hong Kong, marking his long awaited return to action after 20 months out following his doping...

Impact Mudryk's introduction was met with enthusiasm from the supporters at Kai Tak Stadium, though Chelsea couldn't find an equalizer in their third preseason match of the tour. His pace, direct dribbling and left footed finishing had made him an exciting attacking weapon before the ban, and this outing offers an early glimpse of where his fitness stands. Mudryk is expected to continue building up his match sharpness as the club assesses his form over the coming weeks.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Moises Caicedo - Plays first preseason minutes Caicedo played his first preseason minutes for Chelsea in Wednesday's friendly against Juventus, the club announced.

Impact Caicedo comes into the new season as the undisputed engine of Chelsea's midfield after another strong campaign, starting 32 Premier League matches while piling up three goals, 87 tackles and 59 interceptions, a tireless defensive presence who has also grown more comfortable pushing forward into attack. Ecuador's round of 32 exit at the World Cup means he is back with the group at a reasonably early stage of preseason under coach Xabi Alonso, and he's set to remain a fixture in the lineup once the campaign kicks off. Caicedo is expected to keep sharpening his match fitness as preseason continues.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Geovany Quenda - Makes first start vs. Juventus Quenda makes his first start for Chelsea in Wednesday's friendly against Juventus, the club announced.

Impact Quenda's pace, dribbling ability and end product from wide positions have made him one of the club's most exciting young signings, and this start gives him a real opportunity to show what he can offer amid stiff competition for wing spots. He had missed the Australian leg of the club's preseason tour with a minor injury after impressing coach Xabi Alonso in the opening friendlies. His role, whether as a winger in a back four or a wing back in a back three, will likely hinge on which system Alonso settles on for the new season. Quenda is expected to continue building toward a regular role as preseason progresses.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Levi Colwill - Held out as precaution Colwill (undisclosed) was omitted from Wednesday's squad to face Juventus as a precaution, with the club deciding not to risk him, the club announced.

Impact Colwill had missed training entirely ahead of the match, though the absence is being treated as precautionary rather than a serious setback given he had only recently returned from ACL surgery and started the final three games of last season. Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo will start in central defense against Juventus in his absence. The defender's composure on the ball and reading of the game make him an expected starter for the start of the new season, and he is hoped to be available for Chelsea's next match against AC Milan. Colwill is expected to be reassessed as the club continues to manage his return carefully.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Palmer - Rested as precaution Palmer (undisclosed) is left out entirely for Wednesday's friendly against Juventus after training individually Tuesday with a minor issue, with the club opting not to take any ris...

Impact Palmer's absence is described as precautionary rather than a serious setback, coming after a frustrating, injury disrupted season by his lofty standards, one that saw him miss a big chunk of the first half of the campaign and finish with 10 league goals and one assist in 26 appearances. His creativity, penalty taking and eye for goal make him one of Chelsea's most important attacking pieces, whether deployed centrally as a number 10 or out wide, and he is hoped to be available for the club's next match against AC Milan. Palmer is expected to be reassessed as the club continues preseason preparations.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Sanchez - Starts vs. Juventus Sanchez (undisclosed) starts in Wednesday's preseason friendly against Juventus, the club announced.

Impact Sanchez had missed an earlier friendly against Tottenham due to a minor issue, one new coach Xabi Alonso described as being assessed day by day rather than risked unnecessarily, and his return to the starting lineup is a positive sign after that injury scare. The goalkeeper's shot-stopping and command of his box made him the primary choice ahead of Filip Jorgensen for most of last season, finishing with nine clean sheets across 35 Premier League appearances, and this outing offers him a chance to fend off growing competition from Mike Penders. Sanchez is expected to continue building toward full match sharpness as preseason progresses.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Too Many Players at Chelsea: Xabi Alonso's Big Challenge Chelsea enters the new season with 41 first-team players, leaving Xabi Alonso with the difficult task of reshaping the squad before the tran...

AUGUST 4 • BEINSPORTS.COM

'Did Not Appeal'—Why Danny Welbeck Joined Chelsea, Not Man Utd The veteran striker continues his Premier League with a sixth different club.

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

'He can be selected' - Xabi Alonso confirms Mykhailo Mudryk decision for Juventus clash as Premier League trio circle Chelsea star

Xabi Alonso has confirmed Mykhailo Mudryk could feature against Juventus in Hong Kong after his four-year doping ban was rescinded. The wing...

AUGUST 4 • goal

'He can be selected' - Xabi Alonso confirms Mykhailo Mudryk decision for Juventus clash as Premier League trio circle Chelsea star

'Not many interventions needed' - Enzo Maresca searches for the missing piece in Manchester City transfer window

Enzo Maresca has inherited a flawless machine following Pep Guardiola's historic decade of dominance, but the Italian manager is still searc...

AUGUST 4 • goal

'Not many interventions needed' - Enzo Maresca searches for the missing piece in Manchester City transfer window

Levi Colwill - Not training Tuesday Colwill was not in training ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong, with the reason for his absence currently unknown, Nizaar Kinsella of BBC Sport reports.

Impact Colwill returned from his ACL injury in May, started the last three games of last campaign, and looked to have put the worst behind him by taking part in pre-season and featuring in the last two friendlies. That makes his absence from training entirely a more concerning development for a center back who was expected to be a starter at the back this season. Nothing has been discussed publicly by Chelsea about the nature of the issue, but not training at all makes it very difficult to see him featuring in Wednesday's game against Juventus, and it is a situation worth watching closely given how recently he returned from a serious knee injury.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Palmer - Training individually Tuesday Palmer trained individually Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong, making him a potential doubt for the match, Nizaar Kinsella of BBC Sport reports.

Impact Palmer was hampered by a string of different injuries throughout last season, limiting him to just 26 league appearances, and while he did get a rare fully rested summer after being left out of the World Cup squad, seeing him already picking up problems in pre-season is not the ideal sign heading into the new campaign. He was pictured doing individual work at Chelsea's open training session Tuesday, and while the club has not disclosed any details about the issue, this kind of solo work early in pre-season is often precautionary and manageable rather than alarming. Even so, it leaves him a doubt for Wednesday's friendly against Juventus in Hong Kong

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mykhailo Mudryk - Builds fitness in preseason Mudryk is building his fitness after rejoining Chelsea's squad, according to coach Xabi Alonso, per Football London. "We are thrilled that Misha could be with us. We are thrilled....

Impact Mudryk returned to team training for the first time since December 2024 after his doping case was resolved, and manager Xabi Alonso's comments confirm he is available for selection despite the long layoff, even if a full 90 minutes remains unlikely for now. His reintegration continues as Chelsea looks to assess his form and fitness over the coming weeks before determining his path forward with the club heading into the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

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'I've got that fire in my belly!' – Chelsea complete shock signing of 35-year-old Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal

'He can be selected' - Xabi Alonso confirms Mykhailo Mudryk decision for Juventus clash as Premier League trio circle Chelsea star

'Not many interventions needed' - Enzo Maresca searches for the missing piece in Manchester City transfer window