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Jorginho - Assists in UCL victory Jorginho tallied one assist, two fouls drawn and four tackles (one won) in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Lille.

Impact Jorginho has been on fire of late with his second straight match with an assist as those have been his first major contributions in 2022. The midfielder has also provided four chances created, six tackles and five interceptions over his past four affairs and has been a bi contributor in many formats.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

N'Golo Kante - Assists in win over Lille Kante had two chances created, two dribbles, three dispossessions and seven fouls committed in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Lille.

Impact Kante remains in a very creative form adding another pair of scoring chances created. The midfielder has mounted four assists on 12 chances created over his previous nine appearances and has been a terrific fantasy weapon of late.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Bags first goal of season Azpilicueta scored on his lone shot and added two tackles (one won) and three fouls committed in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Lille.

Impact Azpilicueta bagged his first score of the season and it came in the nick of time as Lille were still pressing hard and hoping for a come back. The full-back also has one assist and two clean sheets in just seven UCL starts and appears to rise to the occasion for the European battles.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic - Scores in UCL victory Pulisic scored on his lone shot and one inaccurate cross and one foul drawn in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Lille.

Impact Pulisic made the most out of his pretty much only real opportunity up front and drew Chelsea level at the death of the fist half with an exquisite finish. He's now mounted four goals and one assist over his past six starts after getting the nod in six of the last 10 matches.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kai Havertz - Quiet in UCL victory Havertz had one shot (on target), three fouls drawn and one dispossession in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Lille.

Impact Havertz had a quiet day up top as Chelsea played mostly on the back foot here protecting their first leg lead. The forward will remain with two goals in seven UCL appearances (four starts) though his overall form has been spectacular with five goals and one assist over his previous four matches.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edouard Mendy - Allows PK goal midweek Mendy made no saves in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Lille.

Impact Outside of the spot kick Mendy wasn't really tested here despite visibly dominated match by Lille. The keeper has been in a superb form since returning from AFCON holding four clean sheets in six matches across all competitions. The keeper though will have a much harder test in the UCL quarterfinals in April with a clash versus Real Madrid and the venomous Karim Benzema.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea gets Real Madrid in Champions League quarterfinals

Defending champion Chelsea has been drawn to play record 13-time European champion Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea to play Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final Reigning European champions Chelsea will play Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.Chelsea will have home advantage in...

MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Saul Niguez - Tests positive for COVID-19 Niguez posted on his Instagram account that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Impact Niguez will be unavailable for the club's FA Cup clash with Middlesbrough but should be cleared in time for the team's next EPL matchup versus Brentford on April 2. Even when fit, the midfielder is far from a lock for the starting XI, making him a mid-range fantasy target.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Christensen - In doubt against Brentford Christensen (undisclosed) is questionable heading into Saturday's clash with Brentford.

Impact Christensen started each of the club's previous three contests in which he registered two shots (zero on target), five clearances and four interceptions. If the defender is unable to play versus Brentford, Trevoh Chalobah figures to step into the lineup in his stead.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tracey Crouch: Why the English game needs Chelsea to survive Crouch argues the sale of Chelsea is an opportunity to put supporters at the heart of one of the country's biggest football clubs

MARCH 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

EXPLAINER: Bids arrive ahead of Chelsea sale deadline day

Deadline day is Friday for bids to be submitted to buy Chelsea and end the 19-year ownership of Roman Abramovich

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forest, Middlesbrough out to cause more shocks in FA Cup

The priority for Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough was and likely still is sealing a return to the lucrative Premier League

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Who are the Chelsea bidders ahead of Friday deadline? Sky Sports Chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol explains who the potential bidders for Chelsea are ahead of the deadline for first bids on Friday.

MARCH 17, 2022 • SKY.COM

WSL round-up: Chelsea close gap on leaders Arsenal to two points ' Man City win but Man Utd held Chelsea move two points behind Arsenal after beating Everton 3-0 at Walton Hall Park; Manchester United conceded a last-minute equaliser at...

MARCH 17, 2022 • SKY.COM

Azpilicueta: A 'perfect example as person and leader' - surely whoever buys Chelsea will want to keep captain Azpilicueta was to the fore against Lille again last night - his future is still uncertain, but whatever happens he is already a club legend

MARCH 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Embattled Chelsea beats Lille to reach CL quarters

U.S. international Christian Pulisic converted one of Chelsea’s rare chances and Cesar Azpilicueta added another goal to help the defending champion progress to the Champions Leagu...

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect Mason Mount Assist Sets up Azpilicueta Goal ' Chelsea vs. Lille

MARCH 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Christian Pulisic's Clincial Goal vs. Lille ' Champions League

MARCH 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Andreas Christensen - Comes off injured against Lille Christensen was subbed out of Wednesday's Champions League victory against Lille in the 33rd minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Details about Christensen's injury will likely emerge after the game. He was replaced by Trevoh Chalobah on Wednesday, who could also fill in for him in the FA Cup at the weekend if necessary.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs owners launching bid to buy EPL club Chelsea

The ownership of the Chicago Cubs says it will make a bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea mailbag: Life after Abramovich, stadium plans and when the club will be sold The reality is that the very nature of Chelsea’s ownership model is about to change. Things may never be quite the same again

MARCH 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MATCHDAY: Sanctioned Chelsea at Lille, Juve-Villarreal in CL

Turmoil is engulfing Chelsea as it tries to protect the two-goal lead against Lille to extend its Champions League title defense into the quarterfinals

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dustin Goodwin leaves Chelsea for Thompson football assistant spot Goodwin was Chelsea head football coach for five seasons.

MARCH 15, 2022 • AL.COM

European Union imposes sanctions on Roman Abramovich, less than a week after Britain froze the Chelsea owner's assets The European Union imposed sanctions Tuesday on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Ru...

MARCH 15, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM