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Romelu Lukaku - Training fully ahead of Saturday Lukaku (muscular) was back in full training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Brentford.

Impact Lukaku looks to be back to normal after leaving the Belgium squad early with "muscle overload." It's a great sign for Chelsea and kind of was expected to be the case. Assuming something doesn't happen in the next two days, he'll be in his usual spot in the starting XI Saturday.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

England goes back to drawing board as midfield issues remain

The lack of balance and quality in central midfield continues to hold England back despite all the improvements made under Gareth Southgate

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Silva sends Neymar emotional support as Brazil team-mate admits mental health struggle ' Goal.com Thiago Silva has offered his emotional support to Neymar, his close friend and Brazil team-mate who earlier this week admitted he doesn't kn...

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • GOAL.COM

N'Golo Kante - Training fully over break Kante (COVID-19) returned to full training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Brentford.

Impact This was expected to be the case for Kante, who was training individually last week. He missed Chelsea's two matches prior to the break, but with almost a full week of training under his belt without international matches, he'll be in play to start Saturday.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reece James - Back in training James (ankle) was pictured training fully Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Brentford.

Impact This is a good sign for James, as it looks like his ankle is well enough to run on. It's unknown if he's ready to start a Premier League match, but more information should come out in the next few days and if he can continue to train fully before Saturday, he could be an option to start

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Werner scores stunner for Germany! Timo Werner scored a cracker in Germany's 4-0 win over North Macedonia.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • SKY.COM

Germany qualifies for 2022 World Cup with 4-0 win in Skopje

Germany has booked its place at the 2022 World Cup with an error-strewn 4-0 win in North Macedonia

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Rudiger - Dealing with back issue Rudiger is not available for Germany on Monday because of back problems.

Impact Rudiger was expected to be an option Monday, as his back issue wasn't deemed serious. Unfortunately, that doesn't appear to be the case and he'll return to Chelsea with the issue. For now, he's expected to be ready for Saturday's trip to Brentford, but more info should be revealed in the coming days.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Is Conte right, are Chelsea still working out how to use Lukaku? Analysing Romelu Lukaku back at Chelsea – where he has been touching the ball, his shooting habits and who he has, and hasn't, combined with

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Romelu Lukaku - Leaves Belgium camp early Lukaku returned to Chelsea and did not take part in Sunday's Nations League finale because of "muscle overload."

Impact This doesn't seem like a major worry, but it's something to monitor in the coming week. Lukaku probably could've played Sunday if the match actually meant something. Now, he'll have less than a week to recover for Saturday's trip to Brentford with Champions League after that.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Havertz feared becoming open goal meme in Champions League final as he helped Chelsea down Man City ' Goal.com Kai Havertz has admitted that he feared becoming a meme when presented with an open goal in Chelsea’s Champions League final clash with Prem...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Lukaku and Hazard will miss Belgium vs Italy due to 'muscle fatigue' Belgium will be without Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard for their UEFA Nations League third-place play-off against Italy on Sunday afternoon d...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

N'Golo Kante - Back in training Kante (COVID-19) returned to individual training Friday and is expected to train fully next week.

Impact It's a great sign for Kante, who will get a full week of training ahead of the Oct. 16 trip to Brentford. Assuming that goes well, it's expected he'll return to the starting XI, having struggled to stay fit the first two months of the season.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the Chelsea revival The talk with Tuchel and the pre-season dedication that are behind the midfielder's return to the Chelsea team

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wisdom of Maldini, Ibra rubbing off on England's Tomori

Fikayo Tomori is back in the England squad after two years away having ignited his career by moving to a country where defending is cherished more than maybe anywhere else

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emile Heskey says Leicester Women following Chelsea's example ahead of WSL clash on Sunday Emile Heskey made Leicester Womens head of football development last week; former England striker hoping to pave the way for more Black peop...

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • SKY.COM

Three USMNT players to fill the shoes of Christian Pulisic & Gio Reyna in World Cup qualifying The U.S. men's national team faces three World Cup qualifiers without its top two stars, Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna, but three players...

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tammy Abraham called up to England squad after impressive form for Roma England manager Gareth Southgate has called Tammy Abraham into his squad for the October international break, The Athletic understands.It re...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lukaku hates his 'goal poacher' reputation as Chelsea striker reveals when he is most 'dangerous' ' Goal.com Romelu Lukaku is one of the best No.9s in world football, but the Chelsea striker claims to hate his “goal poacher” reputation and believes he is at his most “dangerous” when front...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Reece James - Withdrawn from national team James has withdrawn from the English national team because of his ankle injury.

Impact This isn't much of a surprise after Thomas Tuchel's comments last week about James only training in a pool. James originally had a timeline of three or four weeks and it's possible that'll be how long he's out, putting his status for the Oct. 16 contest in doubt, as well.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tuchel explains Saul snub after Chelsea midfielder was hooked at half-time in nightmare debut ' Goal.com Thomas Tuchel has explained why Saul Niguez has not played for Chelsea in the Premier League since being hooked at half-time during his nightmare debut against Aston Villa

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Thiago Silva - Will miss Brentford trip Silva won't be available for the Oct. 16 trip to Brentford after playing with Brazil over the international break, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact Brazil have a match on the 14th and Tuchel doesn't want to push Silva, so his absence only makes sense. Silva will join the team on the 16th and is expected to again be an option for the midweek Champions League match against Malmo. Trevoh Chalobah could get another start at center-back for that game if Reece James misses out again.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool-Manchester City thrills; Chelsea go top of the league ' The 2 Robbies Podcast

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Salah brilliance not enough, Liverpool held 2-2 by Man City

Kevin De Bruyne scored Manchester City's second equalizer in the front of the Kop to secure a 2-2 draw at Liverpool in the Premier League

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

From Kingsmeadow to the King's Road: watching Chelsea's two 3-1 wins in one day Chelsea fans had the opportunity to witness, first-hand, two 3-1 wins for their club in a single day - could more clubs follow suit?

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM