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Finally Graham Potter will be managing his first Chelsea league match as the Blues travel across London to Selhurst Park. The manager has had two cancelled ...

Even in his first match Potter's own 3-5-2 was fundamentally different from Tuchel's own system despite having elements of similarity in it. I'm not in the business of comparing myself to him or anyone else. It's more a choice of what we all make and the job then is to make our choices work. [Graham Potter has been told why Thiago Silva has to start for Chelsea against Crystal Palace](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/thiago-silva-graham-potter-chelsea-25128987) [Wesley Fofana return, Kai Havertz change – What Graham Potter and Chelsea should do vs Crystal Palace](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/fofana-havertz-potter-chelsea-palace-25119641) [Kalidou Koulibaly reveals intriguing reason for making Chelsea star a better player](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/kalidou-koulibaly-chelsea-player-star-25133914) [Graham Potter slammed for shock Raheem Sterling use ahead of Crystal Palace vs Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-raheem-sterling-chelsea-25127543) [Graham Potter's Chelsea targets established with Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte example](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-targets-graham-potter-mourinho-25130541) [Potter is in the unenvious position of replacing a firm fan-favourite mid-season with a squad lacking in confidence and with structural issues throughout](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-ben-chilwell-christian-pulisic-25151224), but the tactically flexible manager isn't going to be caught up in copying the successful Tuchel system that has been left behind, the 47-year-old has his own plans for Chelsea's squad. "Huge respect for Thomas and his teams.

Graham Potter ruled N'Golo Kante and Marc Cucurella have been ruled out of the game already, with Kante not fully fit yet despite returning to training and Marc ...

[Armando Broja ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/armando-broja/profil/spieler/571743)does not start, with [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/profil/spieler/58864) expected to be in from the start for his first Premier League game for Chelsea, and his first Premier League appearance since leaving Arsenal. [Cesar Azpilicueta](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cesar-azpilicueta/profil/spieler/57500) is also not named in the starting line-up, with [Reece James](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/reece-james/profil/spieler/472423g) expected to start right-back. [ Sam_c345](https://twitter.com/C345Sam) on Twitter, Graham Potter has not named [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kalidou-koulibaly/profil/spieler/93128) in his first ever Premier League line-up for Chelsea. [Trevoh Chalobah](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/trevoh-chalobah/profil/spieler/346314) is not starting despite rumours this week, and judging by that the Chelsea back four can almost be named. [Report: Chelsea Interested In Monaco Defender Benoit Badiashile](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-interested-in-benoit-badiashile) [Report: Paulo Maldini Confirms Offers For Rafael Leao Amid Chelsea Interest](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-paulo-maldini-confirms-offers-for-rafael-leao-amid-chelsea-interest) [Report: Chelsea Expected To Try Again For Anthony Gordon In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-try-again-for-anthony-gordon-in-january) [Report:](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Chelsea One Of The Clubs Interested In Villareal's Alex Baena](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Report: Chelsea 'Approached' Sheffield United For Sander Berge](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-approached-sheffield-united-for-sander-berge) [Ivory Coast Are Hoping To Convince Wesley Fofana To Declare For Them](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/ivory-coast-are-hoping-to-convince-wesley-fofana-to-declare-for-them) [Report: Graham Potter Would Like To Keep Anthony Barry at Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-graham-potter-would-like-to-keep-anthony-barry-at-chelsea) [Edouard Mendy Returns Back To First Team Training](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/edouard-mendy-returns-back-to-first-team-training) [ N'Golo Kante](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/profil/spieler/225083) and [Marc Cucurella ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marc-cucurella/profil/spieler/284857)have been ruled out of the game already, with Kante not fully fit yet despite returning to training and Marc Cucurella suffering from an illness. There is a surprise in the line-up, with a certain big name summer signing dropped from the starting line-up. Chelsea travel to Crystal Palace today in the three o'clock kick-off in the Premier League, and some early team news has dropped about the Chelsea line-up ahead of the game.

Ben Chilwell and Wesley Fofana are the players coming into the starting line-up. With Edou Mendy still recovering from a knee problem, Kepa continues in goal.

‘I love the atmosphere there, it’s a proper football stadium and the supporters get behind the team and make it difficult for the away side, whoever it is,' he said. Defender James Tomkins returns from a calf strain. [N'Golo Kante](/en/teams/profile/ngolo-kante) and [Edouard Mendy ](/en/teams/profile/edouard-mendy)are both back in training following hamstring and knee injuries respectively, but this match comes too soon for them to play.

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Chelsea looks to keep up its top-four pace when it visits impressive and upstart Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

“Hopefully I can build a bit of confidence with the goal and push on. No small contribution for a player currently out in the cold. Chelsea hit back through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the 38th minute, setting the stage for Gallagher to come off the bench and score the stunning winner. When Kai Havertz came off in the 76th minute, rather than inserting Pulisic (or any other attacking player for that matter) into the game, Potter instead brought on an extra central midfielder in Gallagher. Odsonne Edouard got on the end of a fantastic cross from Jordan Ayew in the 7th minute as Crystal Palace began brightly and threatened in behind on a number of occasions early on. Referee Chris Kavanagh showed Silva a yellow card, deeming that either (or a combination of) the distance from goal (roughly 35 yards out) and at least one recovering defender meant there wasn’t an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to be denied.

Graham Potter says that he won't become a "sexy" manager after taking over at Chelsea and will stay true to himself and his managerial philosophies.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Sexy or not, this is Potter's time to shine. During his time at Brighton, Potter had claimed he'd never become a "sexy" manager after he'd been linked with taking over at Everton in January 2022. WHAT THEY SAID: Asked whether he was going to be reviewing his previous "sexy" manager rebuttal, Potter said: "I sincerely hope not, would be my instinctive answer.

The new head coach has explained the biggest difference between the Blues and Brighton and Hove Albion.

"And I think if other people have done it then it’s possible for me to do it. It’s not about facilities, it’s about people and understanding the difference in the context of this football club. "Managers, top players, legends, trophies; that’s the difference. "That's the main thing. But what we have here is a history, and recognition, photos of people winning major trophies," he began via And I think that’s quite a good way to think about the challenge."

'I'm going to make my own mind up' – Graham Potter open to giving Christian Pulisic chance to at Chelsea after forward was unfavoured by Thomas Tuchel.

I'm not going to judge anybody on what has happened in the past. I think players go through periods of their careers where they have to suffer a little bit for whatever reason and don't get their game time that they would like, and it's part of the job, it's part of the sign up to being a Premier League footballer. “I thought that I’d earned a start and, most importantly, he had assured me previously I was going to start. Then on match day of the second semi, Tuchel tells me he’s changed his mind, and he’s going with Kai [Havertz]. "I can't comment on the book necessarily, or what he's said. “What happened before that game was hugely disappointing for me.

Conor Gallagher marked his return to Selhurst Park with a last-minute winner in Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.

He stayed down until he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher and replaced by James Tomkins, himself only recently returned from injury and available to Vieira for the first time this season. And it was more bad news for the hosts when Nathaniel Clyne and Silva both rose to meet the ball to the left of Palace’s goal and the former landed awkwardly. Palace was furious when Jordan Ayew looked through on goal only to be stopped by a handball by an outstretched Thiago Silva on the ground, but the defender was given only a yellow card.

Conor Gallagher and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were on target in Chelsea's 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, who led in the first half through Odsonne Édouard.

Their mood was hardly helped by Clyne being forced off with a worrying head injury, Silva catching the right-back when he rose to set up Aubameyang. The flashpoint soon arrived, Silva dithering 40 yards from goal, tumbling to the turf and clawing the ball to impede Ayew. Given plenty of time to think since opening his tenure with a low-key draw with Red Bull Salzburg, he could not be accused of a lack of boldness. Yet Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang equalised with his first goal for his new side and Potter won his first league game in charge after Gallagher, who excelled on loan for Palace last season, bent in a magnificent shot from 20 yards. With Joachim Andersen injured, Joel Ward partnered Marc Guéhi in central defence and the hosts did not look entirely secure. The sense is that Potter is ready to try things out.

Chelsea's first win under Graham Potter is a testament to their squad depth, after Conor Gallagher subbed on to haunt his former club.

[Liverpool](/soccer/club/_/id/364/liverpool), [Man City](/soccer/team/_/id/382/manchester-city), Arsenal and now Chelsea. [Joel Ward](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/136571/Joel-Ward). He was poor against [Leeds](/soccer/team?id=357) in their 3-0 defeat back in August, and sent off against [Leicester](/soccer/team?id=375) in their next match. He ended up managing 74 minutes until he was replaced by [Armando Broja](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/291535/Armando-Broja). [Wesley Fofana](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/270190/Wesley-Fofana) also looked shaky at times against Palace with that front three causing the Chelsea defence all manner of difficulty. [Jordan Ayew's](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/123518/jordan-ayew) brilliant cross split Chelsea's defence and it was sheer determination that saw Edouard able to get his studs on the ball to divert it past Kepa. But the controversial moment of the match came in the 32nd minute as [Thiago Silva](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/96254/Thiago-Silva) was fortunate to escape with just a yellow card after he got caught in possession in his own half and inexplicably handled the ball (perhaps twice) to prevent [Jordan Ayew](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/123518/Jordan-Ayew) from having a run through on goal. The win will be a relief for Potter -- and they were fortunate to keep Silva on the pitch -- but he has work to do ahead of [AC Milan](/soccer/team?id=103) on Wednesday. [Denis Zakaria](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/222628/Denis-Zakaria) is yet to feature for the Blues. Up front, [Raheem Sterling](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/156366/raheem-sterling) was dangerous off the flanks while [Kai Havertz](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231182/Kai-Havertz) used his physicality well to win key headers, and Aubameyang took his chance well, but there were few chances and it required Gallagher's wonder strike to swing this match in Chelsea's favour. [Upcoming fixtures](/soccer/fixtures?league=eng.1) Gallagher had received a brilliant reception from the Palace fans as their reigning Player of the Year after his loan spell there last season, but he broke their hearts with a brilliantly measured strike from the edge of the box in the 90th minute to give Potter the three points.

Conor Gallagher marked his return to Selhurst Park with a last-minute winner in Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.

He stayed down until he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher and replaced by James Tomkins, himself only recently returned from injury and available to Vieira for the first time this season. Gallagher was warmly received when he stepped on the field at Selhurst Park in the 76th minute for the first time since his loan spell, but any friendly sentiment was quickly forgotten when he curled in the winner. The midfielder, who spent last season on loan at Palace, came off the bench and curled home a shot from the edge of the area in the 90th minute to hand Graham Potter victory in his first league match in charge of Chelsea.

Conor Gallagher sealed a last-gasp comeback 2-1 win for Chelsea at Crystal Palace on Saturday, sinking the club he excelled for on loan last season with a ...

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Graham Potter takes charge of Chelsea in the Premier League for the first time this afternoon as they travel to Selhurst Park to play Crystal Palace.

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Kalidou Koulibaly has been named on the bench for the second game in a row under Graham Potter. Potter — who takes charge of his first Premier League game ...

[Marc Cucurella](https://theathletic.com/football/player/marc-cucurella-HjRBGZc2KN43b1sK/), Silva and [Cesar Azpilicueta](https://theathletic.com/football/player/cesar-azpilicueta-CCN3w4aSGdHj5s6r/) for the 1-1 draw in the [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) with [Raheem Sterling](https://theathletic.com/football/player/raheem-sterling-k4BPKfn0pvnrTLX4/) and James providing width as wing-backs. [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) game for [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) — has decided to start a back four of [Reece James](https://theathletic.com/football/player/reece-james-GKa1YfGdueMrjfBr/), [Wesley Fofana](https://theathletic.com/football/player/wesley-fofana-B3xBiMo59OK63V81/), [Thiago Silva](https://theathletic.com/football/player/thiago-silva-SMvGFhYXbUH4qI7k/) and [Ben Chilwell](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ben-chilwell-aT2UBrL6NFLEM9vk/) for the trip to Crystal Palace. [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://theathletic.com/football/player/kalidou-koulibaly-Xrp8uQyKo6Y04VY4/) has been named on the bench for the second game in a row under Graham Potter.

Conor Gallagher earned Chelsea a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace after Thiago Silva controversially avoided a red card, thus providing Graham Potter with his ...

Palace, then, were left feeling like they'd been the victims of a daylight robbery when the final whistle blew, while Potter was just relieved to have got his first Premier League win under his belt... Fortune smiled on Chelsea again shortly before the break when the officials ruled that a deliberate handball by Thiago Silva – who had fallen to the ground after losing possession to Jordan Ayew – had not denied the striker a clear goalscoring opportunity. However, Conor Gallagher came off the bench to steal a 2-1 victory for the visitors, who had been second best throughout.

Christian Pulisic has been praised by fans after an impactful substitute appearance Saturday, as the American came off the bench to assist Conor Gallagher's ...

My conversation with him has been good and positive, I'm not going to judge anybody on what has happened in the past, I'm going to make my own mind up. Give me Sterling x Pulisic on either flank,' another said. We need players who want to take on defenders. Fans used the assist as a reason to praise Christian Pulisic - and criticize Mason Mount [Crystal Palace](/sport/teampages/crystal-palace.html). Pulisic has now started just one of Chelsea's opening seven matches, but fans were quick to speak of his quality - and question that of a teammate's - after the tidy assist.

Graham Potter has started life as Chelsea manager in the Premier League just the way he would have wanted with victory at Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Tuchel rarely tried anything different, but this was a sign that his successor will try to keep opponents guessing. It wasn’t straightforward and required a remarkable late strike by Conor Gallager to secure a 2-1 triumph. He spent some time applauding the travelling support and they returned in kind, signalling that the Potter era has got their full backing.

Graham Potter earned his first win as Chelsea manager after Conor Gallagher returned to haunt Crystal Palace with the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory at ...

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Graham Potter has sent a message to Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic after his dig at Thomas Tuchel in his new book.

If he’s prepared to make the effort and write a book, then I could certainly read it, definitely. "So really just looking forward to it. He concluded: "It's part of the job, it's part of the sign-up to be a Premier League football player, that it's not necessarily straightforward to be a regular in a top-four team.

Graham Potter's magic sees his first Chelsea league win at Crystal Palace, after the Blues came back from one-nil down to win it late.

Brighton on US TV](https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/10/01/where-to-find-liverpool-vs-brighton-on-us-tv/) Chelsea on US TV](https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/10/01/where-to-find-palace-vs-chelsea-on-us-tv/) [Where to find Liverpool vs. - Price: $59.95/mo. - Starting price: $4.99/mo. - Price: $9.99/mo. Manchester United have the chance to leap frog Chelsea with a win on Sunday against crosstown rivals Manchester City. - Price: $35/mo. “Of course he has a lot of respect of Palace … The England international sent a beautiful curling effort into the top corner in the 90th minute of the match. Former Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher entered the fray as a substitute in the 76th minute for the Blues. Crystal Palace scored first as Odsonne Edouard put the Eagles in front after just seven minutes. Potter’s team fought back from a early deficit in the match to pick up the three points on the road.

Chelsea news: The latest Blues news following a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.

With Potter favouring a ball-playing stopper and Mendy not yet yielding to early contract offers, it is reportedly a position that Todd Boehly is looking to invest in. But, even after running from the England international, he found little to no joy when up against Ben Chilwell. In an unlikely turn, that answer may well be in the form of Jordan Pickford. Reece James has sent Wilfried Zaha a cryptic dig following Chelsea's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. Having signed Billy Gilmour and Levi Colwill at Brighton this summer, Potter could be working with the latter sooner than expected. Graham Potter may have to rekindle a short-lived relationship as early as January in order to get the best out of the transfer window.

Kellen Ahlstrom knocked in a free kick to put the Bulldogs up 1-0 at the half. Beck Elandt took control in the second half with a goal at the 35-minute mark to ...

Chelsea improved to 6-1-2 in the White with a game with Pinckney remaining. Chelsea made it two straight in the SEC White with a 2-0 shutout of Jackson. The Chelsea soccer team improved its record to 7-7-2 overall with a pair of wins last week.

Graham Potter celebrated his first victory as Chelsea head coach as goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Conor Gallagher secured a 2-1 win for the Blues ...

It was in Tuchel's final game in charge, the 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, that the third act of the Kepa Arrizabalaga story at Chelsea began. "He made a couple of big saves but also, his distribution in terms of his decision-making was really strong. For example, in Potter's opening game in charge – the 1-1 draw with Salzburg – Silva failed to clear a routine pass forward and Cesar Azpilicueta lost Noah Okafor in the penalty area. There was one instance in the opening period when Chilwell was caught on the ball on the edge of Chelsea's penalty area and Silva had to come across, cover, and concede a corner. Importantly for the Spain international, he has a fan in Potter. The Frenchman wasn't the only defender to make a potentially costly error. But at the same time, we have to pick a team we think can win.” It was no great surprise that just eleven minutes into the second period, Potter opted to replace Jorginho with the more physically domineering presence of Ruben Loftus-Cheek. And the decision was taken to move away from the fluid 3-5-2 shape utilised against Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League in favour of an attacking 4-3-3 at Selhurst Park. Jorginho's lack of mobility is nothing new; he has enjoyed huge success at Chelsea and with Italy in spite of it. The problem, however, with playing a back four is what happens out of possession. That meant a back four of Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell.

Graham Potter saw his first win as Chelsea boss thanks to goals from Conor Gallagher and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Blues were far from free-flowing, however, and with the ball in the centre of the pitch, Jorginho was unhappy what he could see to his right. The former Leicester star appeared to get advice on his press and did improve as the game went on. Potter made use of his stoppage to get into deep conversation with Fofana, the main culprit in Edouard's opening goal of the game. The Selhurst faithful even showed their appreciation when he entered the pitch in the second period of the game with the scores tied. The perfect time to sit back and take in the game as football.london looks at the moments you may have missed below: First goals from Gallagher and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang allowed followers to see some promise in the Blues' performance.

That it was 90th-minute winner and that it came against the team where he spent last season on loan, winning their Player of the Year award and collecting a ...

First win for Potter. First goal for Conor. “Unfortunately it came against Palace but I’m just buzzing to get my first goal.

Chelsea injury news as Graham Potter prepares his side for their Champions League clash with AC Milan on Wednesday night.

But, after picking up an illness, [Potter](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter) was left with no choice but to leave the 24-year-old out. Should the Senegal star feature against Milan midweek, it will be his 100th appearance in Blue, during which he has kept 49 clean sheets. NG has just been on the grass with the team but not full training." Chelsea released eagerly-anticipated footage of Kante in training ahead of the Palace clash. The left-back is said to currently be in hospital as he works towards full recovery. It is believed fitness issues have not reduced a long list of potential suitors. They're absolutely fine in terms of coming through their rehab stages. It has been revealed why Graham Potter omitted Marc Cucurella from the Chelsea squad which travelled to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace. So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at the injury concerns the newly-appointed boss faces ahead of Wednesday night. The Italian giants have a handful of injury issues of their own which makes for an interesting watch. Ironically enough, the former Brighton and Hove Albion boss did so against former arch-enemies [Potter](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter) has been granted a huge boost ahead of the game with [N'Golo Kante](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/graham-potter-chelsea-ngolo-kante-25149314) returning to training at Cobham and Marc Cucurella set to be available again too.

Stefano Pioli has a lot to think about ahead of AC Milan's clash against Chelsea on Wednesday. The starting XI is already being discussed but the reality is ...

Charles De Ketelaere could perhaps be an option for the right-wing but the feeling is that Krunic will start there again, as he did well against Empoli. Kjaer is perhaps the only question mark with regards to the injured players, as his didn’t look as serious (he played on for quite a while). This means that nine (!) will miss the game against Chelsea on Wednesday.

Conor Gallagher marked his return to Selhurst Park with a last-minute winner in Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Crystal...

He stayed down until he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher and replaced by James Tomkins, himself only recently returned from injury and available to Vieira for the first time this season. Gallagher was warmly received when he stepped on the field at Selhurst Park in the 76th minute for the first time since his loan spell, but any friendly sentiment was quickly forgotten when he curled in the winner. The midfielder, who spent last season on loan at Palace, came off the bench and curled home a shot from the edge of the area in the 90th minute to hand Graham Potter victory in his first league match in charge of Chelsea.

Graham Potter has suggested that he is embracing the added pressure that he is under at Chelsea after they battled back from behind to beat Crystal Palace.

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Chelsea will be facing a depleted AC Milan side when they take on the Italian champions on Wednesday evening in the Champions League.

[Yacine Adli](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/yacine-adli/profil/spieler/395236), [Aster Vranckx](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/aster-vranckx/profil/spieler/503881), [Malick Thiaw](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malick-thiaw/profil/spieler/521964) and [Tiemoue Bakayoko](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tiemoue-bakayoko/profil/spieler/182618) all not included in the squad list for the Champions League due to the club's insufficient amount of Italian/homegrown players. [Report: Chelsea Interested In Monaco Defender Benoit Badiashile](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-interested-in-benoit-badiashile) [Report: Paulo Maldini Confirms Offers For Rafael Leao Amid Chelsea Interest](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-paulo-maldini-confirms-offers-for-rafael-leao-amid-chelsea-interest) [Report: Chelsea Expected To Try Again For Anthony Gordon In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-try-again-for-anthony-gordon-in-january) [Report:](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Chelsea One Of The Clubs Interested In Villareal's Alex Baena](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Report: Chelsea 'Approached' Sheffield United For Sander Berge](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-approached-sheffield-united-for-sander-berge) [Ivory Coast Are Hoping To Convince Wesley Fofana To Declare For Them](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/ivory-coast-are-hoping-to-convince-wesley-fofana-to-declare-for-them) [Report: Graham Potter Would Like To Keep Anthony Barry at Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-graham-potter-would-like-to-keep-anthony-barry-at-chelsea) [Edouard Mendy Returns Back To First Team Training](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/edouard-mendy-returns-back-to-first-team-training) [Alexis Saelemaekers](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alexis-saelemaekers/profil/spieler/381950), [Simon Kjaer](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/simon-kjaer/profil/spieler/48859) and [Davide Calabria ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/davide-calabria/profil/spieler/262523)were all brought off with injuries in the team's [dramatic 3-1 win over Empoli yesterday,](https://www.acmilan.com/en/news/articles/serie-a/2022-10-01/rossoneri-strike-late-to-beat-empoli) the latter stretchered off with a suspected hamstring strain. [Football Italia](https://twitter.com/Blue_Footy/status/1576528678506270720?s=20&t=2CZ3dB42Bm8bM3pfjb1meQ), manager [Stefano Pioli ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/stefano-pioli/profil/trainer/2135)will be without [Mike Maignan](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mike-maignan/profil/spieler/182906), [ Theo Hernandez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/theo-hernandez/profil/spieler/339808), [ Zlatan Ibrahimovic](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zlatan-ibrahimovi%C4%87/profil/spieler/3455), [ Alessandro Florenzi](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alessandro-florenzi/profil/spieler/130365), [Divock Origi](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/profil/spieler/148368) and [Junior Messias](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/junior-messias/profil/spieler/449151). Read More Chelsea Stories Chelsea will be looking at this as a great opportunity to take advantage of their opponents' injury-hit squad, with the Blues in serious need of a result after only picking up one point from their opening two group games against Dinamo Zagreb and RB Salzburg. It is thought that the two most likely to recover for the Chelsea match are Messias and Origi, while their squad depth is worsened for Wednesday with Ibrahimovic, Read More The extent of AC's injury crisis looks as if they could go into their game against Chelsea in midweek with only 14-15 senior players.

Christopher Nkunku has been linked with a move to Chelsea as Todd Boehly looks to continue investing in the playing squad.

Boehly and Potter will be hoping Nkunku doesn't suffer a similar fate if he does complete a move to the Blues next summer. Leipzig have protected their position in the transfer market and can now demand a significant fee for the French forward with the [Blues ](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/)currently at the front of the queue to sign the 24-year-old next summer. “I’m told that Chelsea will try to discuss a fee with Leipzig, before activating the clause in June 2023; so it’s possible they will discuss different price tag or payment terms. But with RB Leipzig, there is still work to do on an agreement. Romano said: “We’ve had a lot of stories about Christopher Nkunku in the last 24-48 hours. Nkunku has already scored eight goals so far this season after registering a whopping 55 goal contributions in 52 appearances last term.

Theo Hernandez is currently recovering from a muscle injury and it's believed that he will miss the first leg against Chelsea. This is obviously a huge blow ...

The first leg, meanwhile, appears to be out of sight for the full-back. Meanwhile, Divock Origi featured in a part of the training session with the group. Theo Hernandez is currently recovering from a muscle injury and it’s believed that he will miss the first leg against Chelsea.

Fabrizio Romano has given an update on the news linking RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea.

Chelsea staff were present, and RB Leipzig sanctioned the medical as the clubs are now working on a deal that suits all parties. Nkunku certainly had a medical for Chelsea during the summer, and it wasn't an individual medical as some are suggesting in reports. Everyone surrounding Chelsea is excited, and the rival fans are worried about the Blue's signing such an talented player, or on the brink of signing anyways. Nkunku's release clause is £58million next summer, but Leipzig of course currently value him higher than that. The fee and the payment structure are currently being discussed, with Chelsea hopeful of wrapping a deal up for the player. The medical had Chelsea staff present, and it was for a 2023 transfer, whether that is for January or the summer remains to be seen.

There were first Chelsea goals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Conor Gallagher as the Blues came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, ...

Although the hosts took an early lead through Odsonne Edouard, it was the Blues who looked most likely to score. The former Arsenal striker, who joined us on deadline day from Barcelona, was handed his Chelsea Premier League debut by Potter and was the focal point of our attack with the likes of Sterling, Havertz and Mount encourage to ‘buzz’ in and around him in the final third. It meant Kai Havertz could join Aubameyang in a more forward role.

Another game, another 90 minutes, another solid performance without any glaring errors — Kepa Arrizabalaga has now produced three consecutive appearances' ...

His decision to stay in the summer is now proving a beneficial one for all, and even if Mendy returns quickly to his best, Kepa will surely get plenty of opportunities this season, and beyond. He made a couple of big saves but also, his distribution in terms of his decision-making was really strong. That may actually be an understatement given Mendy’s growing struggles and increasingly concerning frequent errors (relatively speaking of course) prior to his injury.

The striker took three matches to get on the scoresheet.

It was what I like to call a ‘striker’s finish’! "When you are a striker, you are always looking for your first goal so to score early into my career at Chelsea is a huge relief. "It was a really tough game but I think we had control of things and to get the win, I think it’s a great job from all the team." [Report: Chelsea Interested In Monaco Defender Benoit Badiashile](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/chelsea-interested-in-benoit-badiashile) [Report: Paulo Maldini Confirms Offers For Rafael Leao Amid Chelsea Interest](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-paulo-maldini-confirms-offers-for-rafael-leao-amid-chelsea-interest) [Report: Chelsea Expected To Try Again For Anthony Gordon In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-try-again-for-anthony-gordon-in-january) [Report:](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Chelsea One Of The Clubs Interested In Villareal's Alex Baena](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-one-of-the-clubs-interested-in-villarreals-alex-baena) [Report: Chelsea 'Approached' Sheffield United For Sander Berge](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-approached-sheffield-united-for-sander-berge) [Ivory Coast Are Hoping To Convince Wesley Fofana To Declare For Them](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/ivory-coast-are-hoping-to-convince-wesley-fofana-to-declare-for-them) [Report: Graham Potter Would Like To Keep Anthony Barry at Chelsea](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-graham-potter-would-like-to-keep-anthony-barry-at-chelsea) [Edouard Mendy Returns Back To First Team Training](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/edouard-mendy-returns-back-to-first-team-training) "So I went inside, I turned my body and I used the defender a little bit to create some space and then I managed to find the corner. [ 2-1](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/match-coverage/match-report-crystal-palace-1-2-chelsea) on Saturday afternoon thanks to an equaliser from [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/leistungsdaten/spieler/58864) and a stunner from Conor Gallagher but the win wasn't the only talking point.

Kalidou Koulibaly arrived as part of Chelsea's summer overhaul in a £34million deal from Napoli but has struggled in the opening stages of his time at ...

[Calcio Napoli 24 report](https://www.calcionapoli24.it/le_interviste/bertotto-kim-all-altezza-di-koulibaly-ecco-cosa-accaduto-forse-lo-scorso-n533583.html): "One should not belittle a champion like Kalidou. Potter elected for a back four at Selhurst Park, with Thiago Silva and Wesley Fofana the two centre-backs. [Every word Graham Potter said on first Chelsea win, Kepa form, Silva decision, Aubameyang, more](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-chelsea-kepa-silva-aubameyang-25156008) [How Ben Chilwell angered Thiago Silva as Graham Potter faces same Chelsea issue as Thomas Tuchel](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/potter-tuchel-chelsea-silva-chilwell-25155446) [Why Jorginho shouted at Chelsea teammates and what happened to Conor Gallagher before Blues win](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/jorginho-shouted-chelsea-teammates-what-25155989) [Wilfried Zaha deletes brutal Reece James response following Chelsea win vs Crystal Palace](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/wilfried-zaha-reece-james-chelsea-25157403) [Chelsea's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-arsenal-tottenham-manchester-city-25157233) [He reportedly flew to England this summer with Tottenham and Everton said to have an interest in his signature.](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/kim-min-jae-tottenham-bid-24129581) [Graham Potter](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter) for the last two matches - with the Blues picking up a late winner against Crystal Palace thanks to Conor Gallagher. [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.football.london/all-about/kalidou-koulibaly) following the Senegalese defender's slow start to life at Stamford Bridge.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang couldn't hide his delight at netting his first Chelsea goal and helping the Blues to victory at Crystal Palace this weekend, ...

So I went inside, I turned my body and I used the defender a little bit to create some space and then I managed to find the corner. ‘This victory gives us a lot of confidence. ‘Thiago told me to go inside [the defender] because he thought Reece was going to play long.

Christopher Nkunku is said to be happy with the proposal sent to him last week.

[Fabrizio Romano,](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano) Christopher Nkunku is happy with the proposal that has been sent over to him by Chelsea. "From what I’m told, Nkunku has had a medical with Chelsea – it wasn't a personal medical, Chelsea staff were there. The deal is not done, and far from it at the moment, but it is certainly moving closer. The player has agreed personal terms verbally with the club, and it is now down to the clubs to work out a deal that suits each other. [ Christopher Nkunku](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christopher-nkunku/profil/spieler/344381) in the last few months, and a move looks to be getting closer as the player is said to be happy with the proposal that has been sent to him by the club. Leipzig are working on a deal with Chelsea at the moment, but on the player's side everything is verbally agreed, with Chelsea delivering a package that impressed the French forward.

Senza paura, without fear. Two words that have been used a lot in relation to AC Milan over the last two years as they have embarked on a journey of success ...

And it’s more than just the injury crisis that will allow them to have this attitude. In short, Milan are heavily decimated and Pioli almost won’t have any decisions to make for the starting XI ( Two words that have been used a lot in relation to AC Milan over the last two years as they have embarked on a journey of success.

Chelsea and AC Milan will square off on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Stamford Bridge, in what will be the first of two matches within a week against each other in ...

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Christian Pulisic's Chelsea beat Crystal Palace in the Premier League and Ethan Horvath picked up a shutout for Luton Town in the Championship.

Mix Diskerud subbed out in the 74th minute of Omonia’s 2-0 win at Doxa in the Cypriot First Division. Kenny Saief subbed out in the 63rd minute of Neftchi’s 3-1 loss at Qarabag in the Azerbaijan Premier League. Trailing from the 3rd, Paul Onuachu equalized for Genk in the 25th and Daniel Munoz scored in the 88th. Venezia’s Denis Cheryshev scored in the 64th and 66th and Ridgeciano Haps finished off the goals in the 82nd minute. Ricardo Pepi subbed out in the 81st minute of Groningen’s 4-1 home loss to AZ in the Eredivisie. Tessman subbed on in the 60th and Busio subbed out in the 90th minute. Reims scored again in the 54th, going a man down in the 56th. Down a goal from the 12th, Wilson Odobert equalized for Troyes in the 51st. Miovski scored again in the 45th and Anthony Stewart finished off the Aberdeen scoring in the 63rd. Vicente Besuijen put Aberdeen up in the 22nd and Bojan Miovski doubled the lead in the 24th. Trailing 4-0 from goals in the 5th, 8th, 13th, and a 37th minute own-goal, Gladbach’s Marcus Thuram scored in the 63rd minute. An own-goal put Luton up in the 6th and Henri Lansbury scored in the 44th.

The striker scored his first goal for Graham Potter's side in the win at Crystal Palace, giving hope that he can succeed where other big names have failed.

“For sure that is part of the character you need as a striker because you need to be strong mentally. The way he has handled himself has been A1, so I’m really happy for him to get a goal and contribute to a win.” For Aubameyang that means another chance to show he definitely has what it takes to snap Stamford Bridge’s No 9 hoodoo as well as reacquaint himself with the club where he began his career a little over 14 years ago. Oh, and in between he [suffered a broken jaw during a home robbery](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/sep/02/chelsea-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-thomas-tuchel). I am really happy to get back to the Premier League with a goal.” “When you are a striker you just want to get that first goal as soon as possible and it came today so I am really happy.

Christopher Nkunku is a player that Chelsea are really really pushing for, and are leading the race for the RB Leipzig forward so far in the transfer window ...

The medical was sanctioned by RB Leipzig, who are now negotiating with Chelsea to find a solution for Nkunku. If Chelsea wait till the summer, the player will be worth £58million due to his release clause, but Leipzig currently value him a lot higher than that. [Christopher Nkunku](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/christopher-nkunku/profil/spieler/344381) is a player that Chelsea are really really pushing for, and are leading the race for the RB Leipzig forward so far in the transfer window. His destination is expected to be Chelsea, who are leading the race at the moment. [Fabrizio Romano,](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano) Chelsea are pushing and leading the race for Christopher Nkunku, after news broke this week about the club organising a secret medical for the player in August. Chelsea had interest in the player in the summer, and made a move of sorts by organising a medical with the player in August.

All the latest Chelsea news and gossip including updates on Christopher Nkunku, Jude Bellingham and Wilfried Zaha.

"I’m told that Chelsea will try to discuss a fee with Leipzig, before activating the clause in June 2023; so it’s possible they will discuss different price tag or payment terms. Borussia Dortmund slapped a £110million price tag on Bellingham over the summer and refused to enter talks with any clubs regarding the talented midfielder. Romano said: “We’ve had a lot of stories about Christopher Nkunku in the last 24-48 hours. But with RB Leipzig, there is still work to do on an agreement. It’s already been said he’s worth £150million, but if he goes to the World Cup and he ends up shining and playing brilliantly, Borussia Dortmund will demand more.” Let’s get it right, if he keeps progressing in the way that he is, every club in the country and abroad will want him at the very highest level.

It emerged on Friday that they believe they have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig to sign Christopher Nkunku in the summer of 2023, with the Frenchman ...

[Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) group stage and [Europa League](https://theathletic.com/football/europa-league/) knockout phase, and four in six as Leipzig won the DFB Pokal — Germany’s [FA Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/fa-cup/). He also netted 11 times in 12 matches across the [RB Leipzig](https://theathletic.com/football/team/leipzig/) to sign Christopher Nkunku in the summer of 2023, with the Frenchman undergoing medical tests in the German city of Frankfurt last month as part of the talks.

3. KEPA ARRIZABALAGA (7.1). Another solid outing for Kepa, who surely stays in the conversation for first-choice goalkeeper even after Édouard Mendy comes back ...

— Reece James (@ReeceJames)— Reece James (@ReeceJames) TERRIBLE (3.0-3.9): — He delivered a goal. GOOD (7.0-7.9): Aubameyang (7.2), Arrizabalaga (7.1), James (7.1) BAD (4.0-4.9): — We needed a goal. POOR (5.0-5.9): Havertz (5.9), Chilwell (5.9), Kovačić (5.7), Broja (5.7, sub), Mount (5.6), Jorginho (5.2) AVERAGE (6.0-6.9): Pulisic (6.9, sub), Silva (6.6), Sterling (6.0), Fofana (6.0), Loftus-Cheek (6.0, sub) EXCELLENT (8.0-8.9): Gallagher (8.0, sub) He came, he saw, he conquered. EXCEPTIONAL (9.0+): — The prince that was promised.

Wolves are up next, and having just sacked manager Bruno Lage, could be the perfect game for Graham Potter to land his second Premier League win as Chelsea boss ...

Ironically at the moment, the team ahead of Chelsea are Brighton, Graham Potter's old team. The Blue's landed an important win against Crystal Palace courtesy of a Manchester City are a point off top after their win against Manchester United today, and have in turn done Chelsea a real favour in the race for top four. After Manchester United were heavily defeated by Manchester City in the Premier League earlier on today, Chelsea stay fifth in the Premier League table. Chelsea stay fifth in the league, and have a reasonable number of games coming up against teams that they are expected to beat. Chelsea Stay Fifth In The Premier League After Manchester United's Defeat

The stories from inside football. Chelsea agree deal with Nkunku and close in on sporting director. Callum Wilson extends Newcastle stay.

[Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/) executive Michael Edwards and later, [RB Leipzig](https://theathletic.com/football/team/leipzig/) player undergoing medical tests prior to a proposed move for the 2023-24 season. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/)’s new owners taking a rest once the transfer window closed, think again.