Preview: Chelsea vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 00:11
Chelsea, Manchester United eyeing swoop for Barcelona duo?
Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for Barcelona stars Gavi and Pedri.
Oct 27, 23:57
Chelsea planning move for Lille teenager Leny Yoro?
Chelsea are reportedly plotting a move for 17-year-old Lille centre-back Leny Yoro, who is also on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Oct 27, 12:58
Romeo Lavia 'not close to making Chelsea debut'
Summer arrival Romeo Lavia is still a number of weeks away from coming into contention for his Chelsea debut.
Oct 16, 15:58
Conor Gallagher 'ready to sign new Chelsea contract'
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher - who is out of contract in 2025 - is reportedly happy to sign a new contract if he remains a regular starter for Mauricio Pochettino.
Oct 9, 12:32
Chelsea 'planning Conor Gallagher contract talks'
Chelsea are reportedly planning to sit down and hold contract talks with Conor Gallagher, whose existing deal runs out in the summer of 2025.
Oct 5, 18:02
Barcelona 'keeping tabs on Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos'
Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on any developments regarding the future of Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.
Oct 5, 14:01
Chelsea considering Andrey Santos recall from Nottingham Forest loan in January?
Chelsea may reportedly contemplate recalling Andrey Santos from his loan spell at Nottingham Forest in January.
Oct 5, 09:18
Team News: Armando Broja handed Chelsea start against Fulham
Armando Broja starts for Chelsea against Fulham, his first since suffering a serious knee injury in December.
Oct 2, 19:02
Nicolas Jackson hits winner as Chelsea overcome Brighton & Hove Albion in EFL Cup
Chelsea end a three-game winless and goalless streak with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Sep 27, 21:41
Team News: Ian Maatsen, Cole Palmer handed Chelsea starts against Brighton & Hove Albion
Ian Maatsen and Cole Palmer both start for Chelsea against Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup third round on Wednesday night.
Sep 27, 18:50
Team News: Moises Caicedo returns to Chelsea XI against Aston Villa
Moises Caicedo returns to the Chelsea XI for Sunday's Premier League fixture with Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 24, 13:03
How Chelsea could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Sep 23, 00:37
Preview: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 22, 21:59
Conor Gallagher 'open to reconsidering stance over Chelsea future'
Conor Gallagher is reportedly open to reconsidering his stance over wanting to fight for his place in Chelsea's starting lineup.
Sep 18, 09:31
Mauricio Pochettino confirms knee injury for Moises Caicedo
Mauricio Pochettino reveals that midfielder Moises Caicedo was unavailable for Chelsea's goalless draw with Bournemouth due to a knee injury.
Sep 17, 18:53
Team News: Lesley Ugochukwu, Mykhaylo Mudryk start for Chelsea versus Bournemouth
Lesley Ugochukwu and Mykhaylo Mudryk both start for Chelsea against Bournemouth in Sunday's Premier League fixture.
Sep 17, 13:02
Tottenham Hotspur to reignite Conor Gallagher interest in January?
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly renew their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher when the transfer window opens in January
Sep 16, 23:59
Malang Sarr left out of Chelsea's Premier League squad
Exiled Chelsea defender Malang Sarr is left out of the Blues' 25-man Premier League squad for the 2023-24 campaign.
Sep 14, 12:58
Chelsea handed Malo Gusto, Moises Caicedo injury concerns?
Chelsea seemingly have two more injury concerns ahead of their next Premier League fixture against Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.
Sep 13, 18:08
Chelsea 'to block Lesley Ugochukwu, Deivid Washington loan exits'
Chelsea reportedly have no intention of allowing Lesley Ugochukwu or Deivid Washington to go out on loan to a Turkish club over the coming days.
Sep 12, 10:26
Chelsea 'never close to signing Rayan Cherki this summer'
Chelsea were reportedly never close to securing the signing of Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki during the summer transfer window.
Sep 11, 15:18
Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United 'failed with Nicolo Barella approaches'
Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United all saw approaches for Inter Milan midfielder knocked back during the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Sep 11, 12:44
Lesley Ugochukwu: 'Chelsea transfer was offer I couldn't refuse'
Lesley Ugochukwu acknowledges that he was not in a position to refuse an offer to leave Rennes for Chelsea earlier this summer.
Sep 11, 11:53
Chelsea 'expecting October return for Romeo Lavia'
Chelsea are reportedly anticipating that midfielder Romeo Lavia will not recover from an ankle injury until late October.
Sep 11, 11:12
Cesare Casadei targeting place in Chelsea squad in 2024
Cesare Casadei - currently on loan at Leicester City - says that he is targeting a place in the Chelsea first-team squad for 2024-25.
Sep 8, 11:35
Federico Valverde 'regrets rejecting Premier League to stay at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde allegedly regrets his decision to stay at the Bernabeu amid summer interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
Sep 6, 09:49
Chelsea 'rejected Tottenham Hotspur £40m Conor Gallagher bid on deadline day'
Chelsea allegedly rejected a bid in the region of £40m from Tottenham Hotspur for Conor Gallagher on transfer deadline day.
Sep 4, 09:31
Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich 'to go head-to-head for Conor Gallagher'
Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich reportedly prepare to go head-to-head for the signature of £50m-rated Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Aug 31, 15:18
How Chelsea could line up against Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Aug 31, 08:57
Team News: Marc Cucurella starts in EFL Cup for Chelsea despite Manchester United links
Marc Cucurella - linked with a move to Manchester United - starts for Chelsea against AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup second round.
Aug 30, 18:52
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Chelsea youngsters to feature versus AFC Wimbledon in EFL Cup'
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino says that he plans to hand chances to "four or five" Chelsea youngsters during Wednesday's EFL Cup tie against AFC Wimbledon.
Aug 29, 13:16
How Chelsea could line up against AFC Wimbledon
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup second-round clash with AFC Wimbledon.
Aug 28, 11:31
Chelsea announce Djordje Petrovic signing from New England Revolution
Chelsea confirm the signing of Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from New England Revolution in a deal that could reach up to £15.5m.
Aug 26, 23:17
Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos joins Nottingham Forest on loan
Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos makes the season-long loan transfer to fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest.
Aug 25, 13:45
Chelsea to move for Lyon duo Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki?
Chelsea are reportedly interested in a double move for Lyon pair Bradley Barcola and Rayan Cherki, after missing out on Michael Olise.
Aug 22, 23:51
Manchester City 'make verbal offer for Jeremy Doku'
Manchester City reportedly up their efforts to sign Rennes winger Jeremy Doku by making a verbal offer for the Belgium international.
Aug 21, 16:16
Southampton's Romeo Lavia 'completes Chelsea medical'
Chelsea-bound midfielder Romeo Lavia reportedly passes his medical with the Blues ahead of his £58m transfer from Southampton.
Aug 17, 15:28
Chelsea 'ready to oversee six exits before deadline'
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to oversee the exits of six players before the end of the summer transfer window.
Aug 17, 09:15
Chelsea 'activate Michael Olise's £35m release clause'
Chelsea reportedly activate the £35m release clause of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.
Aug 15, 19:24
