CHELSEA NEWS

Romelu Lukaku - Out against Leicester Lukaku (ankle) will miss Saturday's match against Leicester, but he hopes to return to team training Sunday, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact This was unfortunately thought to be the case for Lukaku, who didn't completely recover over the break. He'll hope to get a couple training sessions in and then be an option for Tuesday's game against Juventus, but he clearly won't be ready for a full 90.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Pictured on pitch Wednesday Lukaku (ankle) was pictured on the pitch Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Leicester.

Impact This update doesn't change anything for Lukaku, as there's been no confirmation that he's actually training with the team. For now, it's best to assume he won't be ready to start Saturday with Kai Havertz, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Mason Mount most likely to get the call in the front three against Leicester.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Kerr extends Chelsea contract until 2024 Sam Kerr has signed a contract extension at Chelsea which will keep her at the club until 2024. Having joined in 2019, Kerr has scored 39 go...

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mason Mount - Pictured in Chelsea training Mount (infection) was pictured in training Tuesday with Chelsea after not taking part with England over the break.

Impact Mount played five minutes off the bench before the break and it was decided he didn't need to push to be in the England squad for two easy wins over the international break. Now, two weeks removed from his infection from a dental procedure, it's expected Mount will be ready to start Saturday at Leicester City.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What job is Frank Lampard waiting for? The former Chelsea head coach has been out work for nearly 10 months - if he keeps being picky, he could drift into managerial irrelevance

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Romelu Lukaku - Running on pitch over break Lukaku posted pictures of himself running on the pitch Monday in his recovery from an ankle injury.

Impact This update doesn't change anything for Lukaku, who is unlikely to start for Chelsea after the break. He's been out for roughly a month with the ankle injury and until he can get some minutes in training, he won't be an option for the squad.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie lead the US men's national team to a 2-0 victory over Mexico in World Cup qualifying Christian Pulisic scored on his very first touch in the 74th minute, Weston McKennie added a goal in the 85th and the United States beat Mex...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • MCALL.COM

U.S. Beats Mexico and Then Rubs It In Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie scored and the Americans, fueled by a perceived slight, reveled in their third win over their rival th...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

USMNT & Christian Pulisic send clear message to Mexico: Who's CONCACAF top dog now? After an unprecedented third straight victory in the same year over rival Mexico, the USA has made a strong case for consideration as top do...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kai Havertz - Good to go Havertz returned to training and will start Sunday's match for Germany after dealing with a dead leg.

Impact This is a good sign for Havertz, who may have only missed training to get some rest. The numbers haven't been there, but he's been an important piece for the Chelsea attack in the early season, producing two goals from 19 shots in 10 league appearances.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Pulisic goal celebration vs. Mexico: What was 'Man in the Mirror' T-shirt message about? The USMNT superstar sent a clear message to Mexico and its captain, Memo Ochoa, during his celebration with the words

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Christian Pulisic sparks US over Mexico in World Cup qualifying Christian Pulisic scored on a glancing header with his first touch of the game in the 74th minute, Weston McKennie added a goal in the 85th...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Christian Pulisic trolls Memo Ochoa after scoring winner for USMNT vs. Mexico ' MLSSoccer.com Christian Pulisic doesn’t just have a deft touch around the box. He also might be an expert troller.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pulisic sparks US over Mexico 2-0 in World Cup qualifying Christian Pulisic scored on a glancing header with his first touch of the game in the 74th minute and Weston McKennie added a goal in the 85...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

GOAL: Christian Pulisic hits the back of the net for USA ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kai Havertz - Dealing with dead leg Havertz has failed to train this week and didn't take part in Thursday's win for Germany because of a dead leg, reports Bild.

Impact Havertz went 90 minutes before the break, so this isn't expected to be a major issue, but he ran into the side boards and that's apparently what's bugging him. He's gone a full 90 each of the last three contests for Chelsea and still has a chance to appear in Sunday's match for Germany.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT's Christian Pulisic will not start Friday vs. Mexico in World Cup qualifier Pulisic missed three World Cup qualifiers in October due to an ankle injury suffered on Sept. 8 against Honduras.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pulisic won't start in US World Cup qualifier against Mexico

Christian Pulisic won't start in the United States’ World Cup qualifier against Mexico on Friday

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ross Barkley - Starts, attempts five corner kicks Barkley attempted five corner kicks during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Burnley.

Impact Barkley recorded his first English Premier League start since May and received an advantageous chance to log good fantasy value. The midfielder's five corner-kick attempts were a team best. However, the tally does not indicate what Barkley will consistently do. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has many midfielders at his disposal.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pogba to miss 'several' matches for Man United after injury

Paul Pogba is set for an extended spell out of action following his injury on international duty with France this week

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roll call of right backs gives Southgate dilemma for England

Gareth Southgate once said he’d love to pick six right backs in his England squads such are the national team’s riches in that position

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kai Havertz - Scores goal during start Havertz scored one goal during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Burnley.

Impact Havertz recorded his second goal of the 2021-22 Premier League. He will continue receiving starts to score goals if Romelu Lukaku (ankle) and Timo Werner (hamstring) remain unavailable.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reece James - Continues contributing to goals James recorded one assist during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Burnley.

Impact James has at least one goal contribution (by means of a goal or an assist) during five of his last six English Premier League starts. He recorded four goals and three assists across that span.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edouard Mendy - Concedes one goal Mendy conceded one goal during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Burnley.

Impact Chelsea's next English Premier League game is against Leicester City on Nov. 20. Until further notice, fantasy managers should not worry about the fact that he conceded a goal last Saturday. Mendy has more post-July EPL clean sheets (six) than not (four).

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Mount - May not play with England over break Mount underwent a dental procedure on his wisdom teeth and may miss matches over the international break for England because of infection.

Impact Mount missed two matches after dealing with an infection following dental surgery and it looks like they don't want to rush him back after playing five minutes in the most recent Chelsea contest. That said, he seems fit and ready to play for Chelsea once league play resumes in a little more than a week.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE