The team news for Chelsea’s game against Palmeiras tonight had a few surprises, but nothing too crazy.However if you saw the game kick off but hadn’t heard the news, you would have been surprised

Marc Cucurella has gone from Chelsea outcast to one of the club’s most integral players in the space of just 15 months. The likeable 26-year-old left-back joined Chelsea from Brighton in August

CHELSEA suffered an injury scare to Moises Caicedo as they beat Fluminense to reach the Club World Cup final. The midfielder has been ever-present for Enzo Maresca’s side at the tournament.

At Stamford Bridge, there is a mixture of unease and assessment in the air. Last season left clear signs that some changes were inevitable despite ending up in a Champions League spot and winning the UEFA Conference League. Chelsea, which invested considerable sums in big names, has had more doubts than certainties in their attack.

Chelsea's acquisition of forwards continues unabated. Since the takeover by the Clearlake Capital consortium in the summer of 2022 they have permanently signed 19 wingers, strikers and attacking midfielders.