Premier League Champions Chelsea will be without summer signing Danny Drinkwater until the month of October after the England midfielder was ruled out of the clash with a calf injury. The former Leicester City midfielder was listed as a minor doubt for the London derby this weekend, and some Chelsea faithful were hopeful the midfielder would shake off the injury in time for the Premier League match of the week when he could make his debut for the West Londoners. His Chelsea debut is now on hold as the 27-year-old, who cost Chelsea boss Antonio Conte £35m on summer transfer deadline day, was ruled out. Antonio Conte said the midfielder needs time to recover from a muscular injury in his calf. Belgium international Eden Hazard, however, could play some part … [Read more...]
Chelsea Number 10 plays 75 minutes as Blues lose to Everton in Premier League 2
Belgium international Eden Hazard had a promising match for Chelsea's Under-23 side against Everton on Friday. Winger Eden Hazard continued his return from an ankle problem by playing for 75 minutes as Chelsea's development team 3-0 to Everton in Premier League 2 match on Friday. Hazard had a penalty claim snubbed in the first half of the game and an excellent shot saved in the second half before being replaced towards the end of the match by Jacob Maddox when his team was two goals down. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was at the match venue for the game in Aldershot, having earlier expressed shock to see the Belgian called up to the Belgium National Football squad despite not being fit enough for Chelsea’s first team. Eden Hazard is yet to play for Chelsea … [Read more...]
Injured Chelsea duo hands Conte major boost by scoring in secret friendly
Belgium international Eden Hazard stepped up his injury return by scoring in a secret friendly match organized by the West London club against a QPR youth side at the Chelsea's Cobham training ground. The Blues won 8-0. Hazard has been out injured since June with an ankle problem with manager Antonio Conte keen on having his star man back after a rather poor start to the Premier League season in the 3-2 loss to Burnley. Sunday's London derby against rivals Tottenham Hotspurs is still unlikely, but the Belgian look ready to play some part in the fixture against Merseyside club Everton on 27th of August. Charly Musonda scored twice and looks set to play from the start against the North London club if Spain international Pedro fails to recuperate from … [Read more...]
Star player’s injury more severe than initially thought; Chelsea man suffered ‘multiple fractures’ to his face
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has disclosed the injury suffered by Chelsea forward Pedro in the Blue's pre-season friendly win over Premier League rival Arsenal is more severe than it was initially believed. The former FC Barcelona man was stretched off in the first half of the 3-0 victory in Beijing, China after a heavy collision with Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina, with the West London club later announcing that he spent the night in hospital having sustained a concussion and facial injuries. And the former Italy National team coach - speaking to the media in Singapore ahead of the Blue's encounter with German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich - declared that the 29-year-old has suffered several fractures. But the Spain international forward, who … [Read more...]
Injury Scare: Bad News For Chelsea Fans As Starman Might Be Out Against Swansea
Ahead of this weekend's premier league clash against Swansea City, many Chelsea supporters are already of the opinion that the fixture could be a title-deciding one. Swansea kicked off the first half of this season on an extremely slow pace. Nevertheless, Paul Clement has come in and completely revolutionize the club. And while they looked like a relegation candidate a few weeks ago, many observers are backing them to stay up comfortably this season. The game is sure an important one for both sides - and Chelsea fans would think it is more important to them. Chelsea have been in fine form recently, so beating Swansea would certainly be a statement from Antonio Conte. But a defeat on the other hand could see the gap between them and the second-placed drop to … [Read more...]