CHELSEA NEWS

Pulisic returns, Dest out, Scally called up for US-Mexico

Christian Pulisic is back on the roster for the United States’ World Cup qualifier against Mexico next week after recovering from a sprained ankle, and defender Sergiño Dest will m...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trevoh Chalobah - Extends contract with Chelsea Chalobah signed a contract extension with Chelsea that runs through 2026, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Chalobah has been having a breakout season with Chelsea, with 10 appearances (eight starts) in all competitions already, including two goals in the Premier League. The 22-year-old is committing to the club despite plenty of competition in the back three in London, although 37-year-old Thiago Silva and 32-year-old Cesar Azpilicueta will eventually need to be replaced at some point.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Mount - Back in training Mount (illness) has returned to training with Chelsea after recovering from an illness.

Impact Mount has missed the last week with an illness, but he is back in training and could be available for selection against Burnley on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'He plays without fear, with absolute freedom': Chelsea's teenage wing-back Ian Maatsen making waves at Coventry Maatsen's coaches and team-mates on his impact on loan at Coventry and why Chelsea appear to have another gem on their hands

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chelsea's Ziyech warns rivals he's still building his rhythm despite Malmo heroics ' Goal.com Hakim Ziyech scored Chelsea’s winning goal against Malmo FC on Tuesday but insists he's not yet at the peak of his powers

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Champions League hits and misses: Same old questions of Manchester United, Ruben Loftus-Cheek shines for Chelsea Plus: Ruben Loftus-Cheek furthered his cause to become a Chelsea regular after impressing during their narrow win at Malmo to remain on cour...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • SKY.COM

Thiago Silva - Makes two clearances Silva took one shot (on goal), created a chance, blocked a shot and made two clearances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Silva helped Chelsea keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back three on Tuesday. The centerback finished with team-high totals in blocks and clearances in the win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Rudiger - Ties for team-high in tackles Rudiger took an off target shot, created a chance and won two tackles during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Rudiger helped Chelsea keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back three on Tuesday. The centerback didn't have much to do, but did tie for the team-high with his two tackles in the win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kai Havertz - Two shots in win over Malmo Havertz took two shots (both on goal), crossed once accurately and created two chances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Havertz was held off the scoresheet as Chelsea needed just one goal to claim all three points. The forward finished with the third highest amount of chances created on the team while his two shots tied for the second highest amount in the win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edouard Mendy - Quiet day of work Mendy kept a clean sheet without making a save during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Mendy helped Chelsea claim all three points by shutting out Malmo on Tuesday. The clean sheet was the third in four Champions League starts for the keeper while his save total remained at two for the competition.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hakim Ziyech - Excellent on Tuesday Ziyech scored a goal while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing ten times (four accurate) and creating five chances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Ziyech made the difference on Tuesday as he scored the game's lone goal in the 56th minute. The goal was the first in the Champions League for the attacker while he led Chelsea in shots, crosses and chances created in the victory.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Callum Hudson-Odoi - Assists lone goal Hudson-Odoi had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating three chances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Hudson-Odoi set up Hakim Ziyech in the 56th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the second in the Champions League for the attacker while his three chances created were the second most on the team in the win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Azpilicueta - Leader in interceptions, clearances Azpilicueta took one shot (on goal), crossed four times inaccurately, made three interceptions, won a tackle and two clearances during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Malmo.

Impact Azpilicueta helped Chelsea to a narrow win over Malmo during Tuesday's group stage matchup. Playing at wingback, the captain finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Chelsea in interceptions and clearances in the win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern, Juventus through to Champions League knockout rounds

Robert Lewandowski has scored a hat trick on his 100th Champions League appearance to lead Bayern Munich into the last-16 with a 5-2 rout of Benfica

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus secures spot in Champions League knockout phase

Paulo Dybala has scored twice and Juventus has beaten Zenit St. Petersburg 4-2 to secure a spot in the Champions League knockout rounds with two matches to spare

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thomas Tuchel challenges Ruben Loftus-Cheek after impressing in Chelsea's win over Malmo Ruben Loftus-Cheek started only his second Champions League match as Chelsea overcame Malmo; Thomas Tuchel: I am very happy with him and the...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • SKY.COM

Chelsea beats Malmo 1-0 in CL on Hakim Ziyech goal

Chelsea has taken a step closer to the knockout stage of the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Malmo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Conte back in Premier League as Tottenham manager

Tottenham has hired Antonio Conte as its third manager in seven months

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Pulisic - On bench Tuesday Pulisic (ankle) will be available as a substitute versus Malmo on Tuesday.

Impact Pulisic will be back in the squad for the first time since the season opener versus Crystal Palace on Aug. 14 in which he scored a goal on two shots (two on target). If the midfielder does get back on the pitch Tuesday, it could clear the way for him to slot back into the starting XI against Burnley on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Bettinelli: 'Mendy and Kepa are the best No 1 and No 2 in the Premier League' Betinelli speaks to The Athletic about becoming Chelsea's third-choice keeper and being left in awe of Kante, Jorginho and Thiago Silva

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Christian Pulisic could make Chelsea return in Champions League He has played just twice this season, in the European Super Cup against Villarreal on Aug. 11 and in the Premier League opener three days la...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • PENNLIVE.COM

Pulisic could make Chelsea return in Champions League

Christian Pulisic traveled with Chelsea to Sweden, and the American winger could make his first appearance with the team in 2 1/2 months when the Blues play at Malmö in the Champio...

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Struggling Barca in Kyiv; Man United at Atalanta

Barcelona heads to Ukraine to face Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League without veterans Gerard Piqué and Sergio Aguero because of health issues

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Pulisic - Available Tuesday Pulisic (ankle) is in the traveling squad for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Malmo.

Impact Pulisic is a surprise inclusion in the squad for Tuesday's match, and could make his first appearance since August. It seems rash to rush the winger back from an ankle injury with the international break looming, but Pulisic has returned to training and may be fully fit. He will likely be on the bench Tuesday, though a surprise start is possible.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

N'Golo Kante - Reaggravates injury Kante (undisclosed) will be out for Tuesday's clash with Malmo and is not a part of the traveling squad.

Impact Kante is out once against after starting at the weekend. It seemed that he had return to full fitness, but evidently something is still bothering the workhorse midfielder. He is one of the best in the world when available, even though he isn't a fantasy producer. His next chance to play is a Saturday clash with Burnley, before a much-needed rest during the international break.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE