Impact Havertz did in fact test positive for COVID-19 sidelining him for Sunday's match with Wolves. the timeline for return should be around 10 days, putting him out for Sunday's boxing day clash with Aston Villa.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
CHELSEA 11-7-5 · 6TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
11-7-5 · 6TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Next Match vs West Ham (H) · Mon 8:00PM
CHE -280 TOTAL 3.5
Kai Havertz - Tested positive for COVID-19 Havertz tested positive for COVID-19 and missed Sunday's clash with Wolves, according to Simon Johnson.
Trevoh Chalobah - Comes off injured against Wolves Chalobah was subbed out at halftime of Sunday's draw against Wolverhampton after suffering an injury. He made a clearance and two interceptions in the match before being taken off.
Impact Chalobah was making his first start since recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered at the beginning of December, but Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed after the game that he had to come off in some pain, and will need to be evaluated further this week.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hakim Ziyech - Comes off injured against Wolves Ziyech was subbed out of Sunday's draw against Wolverhampton in the 65th minute after suffering an injury. He created a chance in the match before being taken off.
Impact Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed after the game that Ziyech was hit in the calf in Sunday's game and had to come off. He should have enough time to recover before next weekend's clash against Aston Villa.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea's Saul Niguez defended by manager Thomas Tuchel despite struggles The Chelsea boss acknowledges that the summer transfer window acquisition has struggled, but he believes the reaction has not been completel...
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Mateo Kovacic - Makes bench Sunday Kovacic is in the match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Sunday.
Impact Kovacic returns to the squad after overcoming COVID-19 and also a variety of other injuries. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Pulisic named US Soccer's male player of the year
Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic has been named U.S. Soccer’s male player of the yearDECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: EPL top 3 play away; COVID gives Hazard chance
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea — the top three in the English Premier League — all face away games to complete a truncated round because of COVID-19 outbreaks in many squad...DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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DECEMBER 17, 2021 • YOUTUBE
EPL managers meeting over COVID concerns as games postponed
English Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star playersDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Everton condemn homophobic chanting during draw against Chelsea Everton have condemned homophobic chanting aimed at a Chelsea player during last night’s game between the clubs at Stamford Bridge.The club'...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ruben Loftus-Cheek - Doubt for Sunday Loftus-Cheek is a doubt for Sunday's match against Wolves "because he's in pain," according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "I don't know if it is possible for them to travel with us tom...
Impact Loftus-Cheek received a couple knocks in Thursday's match and it wouldn't be surprising to see him completely miss out Sunday on a short week. He's started five of the team's last six matches and there's a chance both N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic are back in the XI Sunday.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jorginho - Doubt to face Wolves Jorginho is considered a doubt for Sunday's trip to Wolves "because he's in pain," according to manager Thomas Tuchel.
Impact It looks like Jorginho's back issue is revving up after back-to-back starts, which isn't surprising on a short week. It's a tough situation for Chelsea, but N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic should both be available Sunday, so things are at least getting better in terms of depth in the side.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mateo Kovacic - Back in training Kovacic (COVID-19) returned to training Friday and should be an option Sunday against Wolves, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.
Impact There's a slight chance Kovacic starts Sunday due to a couple other injuries in the squad. He hasn't played since October because of a hamstring injury and then testing positive for COVID-19, but he's a veteran and if asked to start, there's no question he'll accept the task.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kai Havertz - Available against Wolves Havertz did not test positive for COVID-19 and will be available Sunday against Wolves, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.
Impact This is a nice boost for Chelsea, who were down four attacking players in their midweek match against Everton. Assuming he's fit and able, Havertz could be back in the starting XI Sunday after going a full 90 in the Dec. 11 win against Leeds in which he compiled three shots and no chances created.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Tuchel frustrated to see Chelsea 'give away' another lead in Everton draw The German bemoaned his side's lack of clinical edge after a frustrating home draw.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Edouard Mendy - Concedes one in draw Mendy conceded one goal and made two saves during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Everton.
Impact Mendy hasn't kept a clean sheet in five straight league starts after keeping 11 in his first 18 starts across all competitions. Something will have to change for Mendy to start getting that bonus again, but at the least he's unlikely to lose with any frequency.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Rudiger - Takes two shots in draw Rudiger took two shots (one on goal) and made one interception during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Everton.
Impact It takes some interesting strategies to let Rudiger be more of a striker than a central defender but that's what happened Thursday as he completed the second-most passes of any player and found himself in the perfect chance to shot for goal. The current depth crisis across the league could see this happen on a few more occasions, but a lack of clean sheets (none in last five league matches) holds his value back a bit.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Pulisic - Takes three shots in draw Pulisic took three shots (one on goal) and created two chances during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Everton.
Impact Pulisic started as the central attacker and it didn't exactly work out according to plan as he had a few chances but aside form a nifty back heel, he was unable to offer a serious threat with consistency. The usage of Pulisic has remained spotty at best with three starts in the last six matches across all competitions, so he's found it difficult to make an impact beyond a few moments as an impact sub.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reece James - Provides assist in win James provided one assist from six chances created on five crosses (three accurate) and took three shots (one on goal) during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Everton.
Impact James came close to scoring on a few occasions as well but more importantly has created nine chances in his last two matches and set up Mason Mount's second half goal. While efficiency has declined for James and his teammates on occasion, his role in the attack means games like Thursday are still likely to occur with some frequency. After all, when James has done well to become as much of a winger as a defender, he's put himself into key positions to take on high-value chances.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Mount - Scores again in draw Mount scored one goal from six shots (four on goal) and created one chance from seven crosses (two accurate) during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Everton.
Impact Mount has scored in four straight EPL matches (all starts) and probably should've scored even more against a depleted Toffees side. With the match now over, Mount can remain in confident form as the top scorer for his club with seven goals as he heads further into the busy holiday period.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea 'frustrated' with familiar draw v. Everton ' Premier League
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Instant reactions after Chelsea stumble to draw against Everton ' Premier League
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Liverpool wins, Chelsea held as EPL teeters amid virus surge
If the Premier League is to take an enforced break amid another surge in coronavirus cases, Trent Alexander-Arnold gave it quite a send-offDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea v. Everton ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 12/16/2021
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Mason Mount finally breaches Everton defense for Chelsea ' Premier League
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
