The Blues recorded their first back-to-back victory in recent weeks as they defeated Crystal Palace on Sunday, thanks to N’Golo Kante's wonderful goal. They will be hoping to make it three straight wins when they tackle Southampton at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are comfortably sitting in the fourth position with a five-point gap ahead of their closest rivals Arsenal in the race for a place in next year's Champions League competition. Sarri could be forced to feature Alvaro Morata from the start due to the current injury crises facing his … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid Vs. Chelsea: Hazard might start; Luiz also in contention despite injury
Chelsea defender David Luiz should start for the Blues against La Liga side Atletico Madrid despite a wrist injury while playmaker Eden Hazard is thought to be pushing for a starting shirt. The Brazil international defender is expected to feature for the West London club against the Spanish club in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League Group G encounter despite a wrist injury. The center-half sustained the wrist injury against City rivals Arsenal when he was also red-carded to initiate a three-match embargo which will end after Saturday’s English … [Read more...]