Chelsea Team News Page 228 - Soccer

Antonio Rudiger - Leader in tackles, clearances Rudiger crossed once inaccurately, made two interceptions, four tackles (winning two) and three clearances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Rudiger was a part of the Chelsea back line that allowed one goal via an own goal on Sunday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of interceptions on the team while leading Chelsea in tackles and clearances in the win.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edouard Mendy - Only beaten by own goal Mendy allowed a goal while making a save during Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Mendy allowed an own goal in the first half but blanked Villa from there as Chelsea came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed 13 goals in 18 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 46.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Mount - Leads Chelsea in crosses Mount took two off target shots, crossed seven times inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Mount was held off the scoresheet but played well going forward for Chelsea on Sunday. The attacker finished with the second highest amount of shots and chances created on the team while leading Chelsea with seven crosses in the win.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorginho - Converts two penalties Jorginho scored twice from two shots while creating a chance during Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Jorginho found the back of the net in the 34th and 93rd minutes converting two penalties in Sunday's win. The goals upped the midfielder's season total to six on the year while his two shots were the second highest amount on the team.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Scores as substitute Lukaku scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Lukaku entered the match at halftime scoring Chelsea's second goal in the 56th minute and winning a penalty that was converted for their third. The goal was the fourth of the season for the forward as he made the most of his time on the pitch.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Callum Hudson-Odoi - Assists with lone chance created Hudson-Odoi had an assist with his lone chance created while taking three shots (one on goal) and crossing twice (one accurate) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Aston VIlla.

Impact Hudson-Odoi set up Romelu Lukaku in the 56th minute assisting Chelsea's second goal. The assist was the first of the season for the attacker while his three shots led Chelsea in the win.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku finds some normality in abnormal circumstances Lukaku wasn't supposed to play 45 minutes but he changed the game for Chelsea at Villa with an impressive performance

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chelsea FULL REACTION: Jorginho & Romelu Lukaku shine for Blues ' ESPN FC

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Glut of goals, postponements as Man City still controls EPL

Manchester City is six points in front at the top of the Premier League after beating Leicester 6-3

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jorginho secures Chelsea victory over Aston Villa ' Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Lukaku ends goal drought in Chelsea's 3-1 win at Aston Villa

Jorginho scored two penalties and Romelu Lukaku netted his first Premier League goal since September to lead Chelsea’s comeback for a 3-1 victory at Aston Villa

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea's Christian Pulisic struggles at center forward and it showed against Aston Villa The USMNT star was practically invisible against Villa as the Blues attack struggled until changes were made.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Romelu Lukaku snatches Chelsea edge over Aston Villa ' Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Reece James own goal puts Aston Villa ahead of Chelsea ' Premier League

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Aston Villa vs Chelsea live score updates: Premier League match latest, team news, TV channel and start time Aston Villa host Chelsea this evening in a Premier League clash. Steven Gerrard's side sit 10th, four points outside of the top seven. Thoma...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

N'Golo Kante - Suffers new knee injury Kante was forced off in the 63rd minute Sunday against Aston Villa with a knee injury, reports Simon Johnson of The Athletic.

Impact Unfortunately for Kante, this injury is similar to the one he suffered against Juventus at the end of November when he missed the following three weeks. The midfielder can't seem to stay healthy for an extended period and seems likely to be out until the mid-January contest, assuming he doesn't push through the issue.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Silva - Forced off early Boxing Day Silva was forced off in the 52nd minute with a possible hamstring injury in Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Silva had gone a full 90 in the prior three contests and while Chelsea have solid depth to their back line, losing players is never good during the busy period. If Silva has to miss time, Andreas Christensen is likely to step into the starting XI once again.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

John Terry to return to Chelsea to assist with youth development John Terry is expected to return to Chelsea to assist the youth development side of the club.The former defender has been out of work since...

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hakim Ziyech - On bench against Villa Ziyech (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Ziyech stays in the squad Sunday a week after picking up a minor issue against Wolves. He's seen a decent amount of run over the last month, but some of that was due to other players being injured or out with COVID-19, so now he'll face more competition for minutes in Chelsea's attack.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andreas Christensen - Back with team Christensen (back) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Christensen missed the team's last match with a back issue, but it looks like it was minor and he's an option again. He's seen a decent amount of starts this season and could make an XI in the coming week due to the busy schedule.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Makes bench Sunday Lukaku (COVID-19) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Lukaku is back in the side Sunday after missing the last couple matches with COVID-19. While he may not be 100 percent fitness wise, he's a likely option off the bench without a true central forward in the XI against Villa.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Callum Hudson-Odoi - Starting against Villa Hudson-Odoi (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Hudson-Odoi makes an immediate return to the starting XI Sunday, though there's a chance Romelu Lukaku replaces him early in the second half. Both are returning from COVID-19 and were back in training at the same time. Hudson-Odoi hasn't started since going 65 minutes against Zenit on Dec. 8.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Spurs play on Boxing Day

The Premier League is the only major competition playing with its Boxing Day program on Sunday, although three of the nine games were postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One Chelsea appearance in eight years - what next for forgotten man Lewis Baker? Lewis Baker is 27 in April - he played for seven minutes on his Chelsea debut in 2014 with nothing since. He needs a fresh start...

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech left out of Morocco's squad for AFCON Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech has been left out of Morocco’s squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ziyech has not been named in a...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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