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 Chelsea are in Bucharest but not to face Romanian opposition  Both Chelsea and Atletico Madrid dropped points domestically ahead of this big first leg round of 16 tie in the champions league. Chelsea drew 1-1 at Southampton whilst Atletico Madrid were defeated 2-0 at home to mid-table side Levante, which was their second successive loss of the campaign. In Group A in the champions league Diego Simeone's side finished a distant second behind group winners Bayern Munich, winning two games before the competition took its winter beak. Chelsea, under former boss Frank Lampard, went unbeaten throughout Group E, securing three rare away wins as well as scoring the most goals on the road throughout the whole competition. Chelsea have scored twice as many goals as Atletico Madrid (14 compared to the Spanish side's 7).  Chelsea have also not lost an away game to Atletico Madrid, winning once and drawing twice. The last game in Spain for Chelsea was the 4-0 demolition of Sevilla, e...

Chelsea make four changes for tonight's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid There is a return back to the defence for Andreas Christensen and Callum Hudson-Odoi also returns to the starting line-up at right wing-back.  N'Golo Kante is replaced in the midfield by Jorginho and in attack, Olivier Giroud replaces Tammy Abraham. There are places on the bench for both Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic, as is N'Golo Kante who could possibly make his 200th appearance tonight.  There is also a first appearance in the champions league this season for Marcos Alonso. Hosts Atletico Madrid make three changes to their team from the weekend. Missing out are the injured Yannick Carrasco, Jose Gimenez and Sime Vrsaljko all miss out. To replace them in come Felipe, Joao Felix and Thomas Lemar. Atletico are expected to line up in a 3-1-4-2 shape. For more articles on news relating to Chelsea Football Club please visit my twitter account  Link -  Follow Chelsea (@FollowChelsea4)...

Thomas Tuchel has provided an update on the fitness of four of his players ahead of Chelsea's game against Newcastle United on Monday night. Tuchel confirmed that Andreas Christensen who came of in the FA Cup game against Barnsley, has not suffered any lasting damage. Tuchel confirmed that was not concussion related at all but said that that the centre-back suffered from a headache and so was taken off. Another defender Thiago Silva would not recover in time to face with Tuchel saying he would hope for the Brazilian to return later on in the month.  Tuchel stated 'I'm not too certain about Thiago,' 'W are trying to get him back for Southampton and are trying hard so let's see but I am making no promises.' Meanwhile the two German summer signings Timo Werner and Kai Havertz both have contrasting chances of being involved. 'We have a couple of days and a few training sessions before the game ,' Tuchel added it should be okay for Timo to come back but t...

On a cold freezing night in Yorkshire, Chelsea had to wait until midway through the second half to find a way through a very spirited and resilient Barnsley side, however , a Tammy Abraham goal was enough to send Chelsea into the next round of the FA Cup, this was Chelsea's first success against Barnsley in the FA Cup following two previous defeats.  The most recent of those came back in 2008 when Chelsea then led by Avram Grant were knocked out at Oakwell however, this time though the only goal of the game went to Chelsea and was down to good combination play from three Chelsea academy graduates, with Tammy Abraham netting in from close range after quickness of thought from Billy Gilmour along with Reece James's pace and cross created the opening goal. Barnsley may well consider themselves unlucky not to have gone ahead in the goalless first half. Having started the better side, Barnsley wing-back Callum Brittain has his shot well saved early on by Kepa Arrizabalaga before see...

To conclude the fifth round of the FA cup this evening Chelsea face Barnsley at Oakwell The gap in-between the league  positionings of Barnsley and Chelsea is the biggest between any of the teams facing each other in this round of the FA Cup buy the side from Yorkshire were the last side in the championship to defeat Chelsea from the FA Cup back in 2008. The last time these sides squared up was in the Carabao Cup, with both teams under different management. The current coaches of both teams also met in the Bundesliga four years ago this month, when Thomas Tuchel's Borussia Dortmund defeated Valerian Ismael's Wolfsburg 3-0.  The next game in the premier league for Chelsea is when struggling Newcastle visit Stamford Bridge, however, Tuchel will not be looking ahead to this. Every child recalls the words FA Cup and Wembley as Tuchel mentioned this week, and adding the FA Cup to his list of major honours would be huge. There appeared to be a spring in Chelsea's step and the hop...

It would appear that Erling Haaland is on Chelsea's list of transfer targets ahead of the transfer window in the summer with head coach Thomas Tuchel looking to increase his attacking options at Stamford Bridge. Erling Haaland is on a long list of summer transfers for Chelsea as Thomas Tuchel looks to strengthen in attack The January transfer window has closed it's doors less than one week ago and already there would appear to be speculation and rumours ahead of the summer window are rife. Having splashed out more than £200 million on players in last summers window, Chelsea did not spend during the January transfer window, with only a handful of outgoings keeping the transfer department busy in a somewhat one of the more quiet January transfer windows on record. The departure temporarily of Fikayo Tomori to AC Milan on loan for the remainder of the season, as well as out of favour defender Danny Drinkwater being loaned out to Turkey, remained the main headlines as far as any tr...

Timo Werner and Mason Mount Celebrate Chelsea's opening goal against Sheffield United For the second time in the space of four days a penalty from Jorginho proved to be the difference as Chelsea moved up to fifth in the table with a win over Sheffield United at Brammal Lane. Just like the game on Thursday against Tottenham again it was Timo Werner who was fouled, but this time Jorginho opted to go for hid more traditional penalty technique to send goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale the wrong way. Jorginho is now Chelsea's second top goalscorer in the league with five goals to his name. The winger which came in the 58th minute after Antonio Rudiger had put through his own net awkwardly for what was an unfortunate first goal conceded under Thomas Tuchel. Rudiger more than made up for his mistake with a series of vital blocks and clearances as Chelsea doggedly defended their narrow lead later on in the game. Chelsea enjoyed a couple of early let offs in the game, not least when Sheffield U...

Head coach Thomas Tuchel makes three changes to the Chelsea team for tonight's away game to Sheffield United. Into the side come Andreas Christensen, Ben Chilwell and Olivier Giroud. Christensen replaces the injured Thiago Silva, Chilwell replaces Marcos Alonso and Giroud leads the frontline with Callum-Hudson Odoi dropping to the bench.  There is no Christian Pulisic for today's game but there is a return to the bench for Kurt Zouma after injury. Billy Gilmour has his first involvement under Tuchel with a place on the bench. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below  I'm predicting a 2-0 win to Chelsea  For more articles on news relating to Chelsea Football Club please visit my twitter account  Link -  Follow Chelsea (@FollowChelsea4) / Twitter

 Having been a key part of the rear-guard which has resulted in Chelsea not conceding a goal in the first three games of Thomas Tuchel's reign as Chelsea head coach, and part of the side which beat one of the other big six teams for the first time this season on Thursday, defender Antonio Rudiger provides us with a description of the new coaches attention to detail. The defender also also addressed the racial abuse he has received on social media in the wake of Frank Lampard being replaced at Stamford Bridge by Thomas Tuchel. Rudiger retained his place in the side for for the last couple of league games under Lampard and and has remained part of the back three which has been reshaped by Thomas Tuchel, and believes that the players are picking up the new bosses thinking very quickly. 'When we analysed the game against Wolves and Burnley, I think that we adapted well to the plan said Rudiger. 'There will of course be moments like the second half against Tottenham where we cam...

Chelsea move from North London to South Yorkshire as a string of away games continues for the Blues with a visit to Brammal Lane to face Sheffield United on Sunday.  Beginning on Sunday, Chelsea will embark on a five day tour of South Yorkshire, as they take on two clubs separated by 12 miles of green belt, covered in snow. Before Chelsea face Barnsley in the FA Cup there is the small matter of facing Sheffield United in the premier league, with both sides having regained some form as of late.  Bramall Lane is one of those rare away fixtures where the biggest ever win for Chelsea was their maiden bow with a 3-0 victory back in January 1908 with George Hilsden getting on the scoresheet twice. Chelsea's most recent success came back in 2006 with goals from Michael Ballack and Frank Lampard. Sheffield United have recently discovered their cutting edge, winning five of their past seven games in all competitions. They hold an advantage as they have had an extra two days preparation...

It was an emphatic penalty from Jorginho which separated both Chelsea and Tottenham on Thursday night, after the game the midfielder spoke about his new technique for taking a penalty as well the team's hard and humble work since the arrival of Thomas Tuchel to Chelsea. You wouldn't have known that the last 2 of Jorginho's 5 penalties have been saved this season, such was the efficiency in which he dispatched his penalty kick in North London. Somewhat of a surprise considering Chelsea's dominance throughout the game, Jorginho's strike from 12 yards out was the only goal of the game leaving Chelsea's vice-captain to reflect on a terrific away win. 'It's a great feeling' says Jorginho. 'We worked very hard. We knew it would be a difficult game, it was a great London derby against a very good side. We thoroughly deserved the win.  'The first half was excellent. We created lots of chances and could and probably should have scored more goals. We s...

  Jorginho smashes the ball past Hugo Lloris to give Chelsea the lead A penalty from Jorginho, smashed rather than placed into the Tottenham net in the first half , proved to be the difference as Thomas Tuchel secured his first away win as Chelsea head coach. On a cold rainy night in North London, it was no more than Chelsea deserved as the result consigned former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to back to back defeats in the premier league for the first time in his managerial career. The victory also moved Chelsea above Tottenham in the league table. Chelsea sit i sixth place only four points of fourth place Liverpool.  Goalscorer Jorginho ditched his previous little jump style following his recent failures from the penalty spot, after some sharpness from Timo Werner which drew the foul in the penalty box from Eric Dier. The goal was nothing more than Chelsea deserved for an excellent display in the first half which Chelsea totally dominated despite creating a few more chances in ...

Chelsea starting line-up to face Tottenham  A place for a place in the top six is on the line as eight place Chelsea visit seventh place Tottenham in this edition of the fierce London derby. There will be lots of drama to follow as there always is when these two teams meet. Will Chelsea build on the decent start under Thomas Tuchel? Will Mourinho have the final word? This promises to be a game of great entertainment and drama don't go anywhere you won't want to miss this.  Chelsea team news  Chelsea make one change to the team which won against Burnley on the weekend. Reece James has passed a fitness test and comes into the side with Callum Hudson-Odoi expected to play in a more forward role. Tammy Abraham makes way for Timo Werner to lead the attack and there is also a return to the bench for Hakim Ziyech having been rested for Chelsea's last game.  Speaking about the inclusion of James and whether it meant a change in the teams shape Tuchel said ' A little bit yes....

Thomas Tuchel's first taste of a London derby comes this evening with a visit to North London to face Tottenham Hotspur Thomas Tuchel's first London Derby in charge of Chelsea is a big away trip to North London as they face Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tonight is when we will see the latest act in an ancient rivalry between both clubs, both alike in dignity, in London, separated currently by goal difference. Chelsea travel across London to face according to Jose Mourinho a sad Tottenham, a Hotspur without Harry Kane , wounded by recent injury. The Blues who have been revitalised could make it consecutive league wins against Tottenham for the first time since 2004/05 when opposition manager Jose Mourinho was in the visitors dugout. Mourinho's old team could now inflict consecutive home league defeats on him for the first time in his managerial career. Though it's been nine years since Tottenham last lost three consecutive league games in a row, Mou...

Antonio Rudiger in action in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Burnley German defender Antonio Rudiger believes that Chelsea are showing positive steps under new head coach Thomas Tuchel, with Chelsea already adapting and buying into the Germans idea of how to play.  On Sunday Chelsea recorded their first victory under Thomas Tuchel with a 2-0 victory against Burnley at Stamford Bridge that to goals from Spanish duo Cesar Azpiliqueta and Marcos Alonso. The win come of the back of a goalless draw at home to Wolves in Tuchel's first game in charge of Chelsea, Rudiger revealed that Tuchel instructed his side to play with more intensity against Burnley and the defender feels that Tuchel has already made a strong impression on the squad so far. Rudiger explained 'He has only been at the club for a few days possibly a week and of course it will take time to adapt to his game and his methods of playing.' So far it's been good and I think with our win on Sunday we are moving in the...

 In his media press conference today ahead of Chelsea's trip to North London to face Tottenham tomorrow, Thomas Tuchel confirmed that two members of the squad would be be a doubt for the game. Tuchel spoke to the press via a videolink, as is custom during these times, and was asked lots of questions about coming up against Jose Mourinho and Tottenham.  He also addressed the recent horrific racist abuse suffered on social media by Reece James, offering his support to the young right back plus providing an update on injuries ahead of Thursday's game. Tuchel said 'we had two little issues on the pitch today.' Both Kurt Zouma and Kai Havertz went of the pitch today with little issues. A check is being carried out now, doing the images right now, so it's questionable whether both will be in the squad for tomorrow's game. Everyone else is available.  Tuchel stresses support for James after horrific racial abuse on social media Reece James has the full backing and supp...