Chelsea Xi XI (Xi): Last News

Graham Potter was denied a winning start to life as Chelsea boss as Red Bull Salzburg pegged them back to a 1-1 draw in the Champions League.The new Blues boss looked to be headed for the perfect first match in charge when Raheem Sterling netted shortly after half-time to give the hosts the lead. But they were unable to see out the win, with Salzburg responding through Noah Okafor.On another night it may have been all three points for Potter, who did get some things right.

Chelsea's 'next sporting director' Christoph Freund was spotted at Stamford Bridge for the Blues' Champions League clash. However, not is all as it seems as Freund has travelled to London with Red Bull Salzburg - where he still has a role. The Austrian side were Graham Potter's first challenge as the Blues boss, with the game finishing 1-1.

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is reportedly plotting three signings during the January transfer window in order to give manager Thomas Tuchel his 'dream XI'.The Blues currently sit top of the Premier League after 11 matches and are three points clear of nearest challengers Manchester City and West Ham United.Marca report that Granovskaia is targeting Matthijs De Ligt, Jules Kounde and Lorenzo Insigne in the new year to beef up Tuchel's squad.Chelsea have been strongly linked with both De Ligt and Kounde in recent months as they look to bolster their defensive options following the sale of Kurt Zouma.The club had intended to replace Zouma with Kounde in the final days of the summer transfer window, but failed with a late bid to sign

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will be looking to pick up his first piece of silverware since joining the Blues when his side face Leicester in the FA Cup final this evening.Despite sitting just below their opponents in the Premier League, Chelsea are fairly heavy favourites to come away victorious at Wembley.The Champions League finalists don’t have any pressing injury concerns, and the clash will give Tuchel a chance to see who is ready to step up in Porto later this month.The German has typically stuck with a 3-4-2-1 style of system with two-backs and two no.

Chelsea will bid to reach a fourth FA Cup final in five years when they meet Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday night.Thomas Tuchel still has two opportunities to end his first half-season in charge of the Blues with a trophy, having also steered them into the Champions League semi-finals earlier this week.Yet, for now Tuchel turns his attention to an FA Cup semi with runaway Premier League leaders City, who are also in the last four of the Champions League.It is likely to prove his toughest test since replacing Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge back in January, and a potential final against Leicester or Southampton will be the reward for overcoming it.Tuchel does have a few injury problems heading into the game, nevertheless, as both

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel could make two key changes to his starting lineup ahead of tonight's clash with Liverpool. The Blues are unbeaten since the German's arrival, winning six and drawing three of his nine games in charge.And they can return to the top-four by inflicting a remarkable fifth successive home defeat on Liverpool at Anfield this evening.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has some big decisions to make for his first Champions League XI with the London side.The Blues face a trip to La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid for the first league of their European round-of-16 clash.Diego Simeone’s side pose a serious threat to the German’s unbeaten run since taking over from Frank Lampard last month.While Chelsea have been boosted by both an Atletico defeat to Levante on Saturday and injury returns at Stamford Bridge, Tuchel still has some big decisions to make. The first one is whether to include Callum Hudson-Odoi, who he hauled off in the 1-1 draw against Southampton - 30 minutes after coming on from the bench.

Chelsea XI in “six months” or he will be “out of a job”, says former Blues player Glen Johnson. The German, who only took over from Frank Lampard on Tuesday, saw his side draw 0-0 against Wolves for his first match on the sidelines.

Chelsea fans have dubbed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga "totally s***" after his howler in the FA Cup clash with Luton.The Blues went into the break of the fourth-round tie without a clean sheet, with the Championship side grabbing a goal to be 2-1 behind.With Tammy Abraham grabbing two in the first 20 minutes, full-back James Bree floated a cross into the penalty box from the right.Jordan Clark managed to get his foot to it for a low driven shot, which was aimed at Kepa. But the Spaniard, the £72million shot-stopper who had suffered a tough season, let the ball slip underneath him and roll agonisingly into the back of the net.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard will be forced into at least one change on Boxing Day. The Blues take on Arsenal at the Emirates after bouncing back from defeats against Everton and Wolves by brushing aside West Ham by three goals to nil on Monday.

Chelsea take on rivals West Ham this evening as they eye a much-needed return to form in the Premier League. The Blues were riding high in the Premier League before back-to-back defeats stunted their progress.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga made his third error leading directly to a goal in as many league appearances this season, with the Spaniard and defender Kurt Zouma at fault for Southampton 's second goal in their clash.

Frank Lampard has told Timo Werner exactly where he will be playing in his Chelsea XI next season. The Englishman is keen to loosen the purse strings at Stamford Bridge after going a year without being able to sign anyone.Chelsea were hit with a transfer ban, meaning Lampard has had to work with what he has got - while also contending the loss of Eden Hazard.And the west London outfit have performed admirably in his debut campaign, taking them to the FA Cup final while also contending for a top-four position.