Chelsea are expected to include both Ramires and Willian in their starting line-up for this evening’s Champions League last sixteen second leg against Galatasaray, with both midfielder suspended for Saturday’s clash with Arsenal. Ashley Cole is doubtful having been absent from training on Monday, though David Luiz is fit and could replace the cup-tied Nemanja
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Luiz and Mikel available for Galatasaray clash
Chelsea will have David Luiz and Jon Obi Mikel available for this evenings Champions League last 16 first leg tie against Galatasaray. Both players missed Saturday afternoon’s 1-0 win over Everton, but have made the trip to the Turkish capital ahead of the game. Oscar has also made the squad despite being substituted at the
Chelsea keen to beat United to Shaw
Chelsea will use the money they received from Manchester United for Juan Mata to try and beat them to the signature of Southampton defender Luke Shaw, according to the Mail Online. With Ashley Cole now 33 and yet to be offered a new contract, the Blues are keen on bringing in the highly rated left-back
Matic set for second Blues debut
Chelsea remain without Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic for Sunday afternoon’s visit of Premier League champions Manchester United. The pair are unlikely to return until later this month, so Ashley Cole is set to continue at left back with Cesar Azpilicueta playing on the right. New signing Nemanja Matic could be included to make his
Matic completes Blues return
Chelsea have completed the signing of former midfielder Nemanja Vidic for a fee in the region of £20m, Sky Sports understands. The 25 year old originally moved away from Stamford Bridge in 2011 as part of the deal that saw David Luiz arrive from Benfica. He has returned on a five and a half year
Mourinho to decide on new deals for Terry, Lampard and Cole
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is set to make a decision on whether or not to offer veteran trio John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole new contracts, the Telegraph understands. The Englishmen, aged 33, 35 and 33 respectively have made a combined total of well over 1,500 appearances for the club all have deals that
Blues closing in on Matic
The Mail Online understands that Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal that will see Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic return to Stamford Bridge, two-and-a-half years after he moved in the opposite direction. The 25 year old was initially used as a makeweight in David Luiz’s transfer to Chelsea, and now looks set to return to
Torres out of Schalke clash
Fernando Torres will miss this evening’s Champions League clash against Schalke with a leg injury. The Spain international, who scored twice in the 3-0 win over the Bundesliga side in the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge last month, is also set to miss Saturday’s game with West Bromwich Albion. Ryan Bertrand is also unavailable; along
Benfica slap £38m price tag on Matic
Benfica have told Chelsea that they will need to pay £38million for former player Nemanja Matic, according to the Daily Star. The Serbian playmaker signed for Chelsea in 2010, but made just three appearances before being used as a makeweight in a deal to bring David Luiz to Stamford Bridge six months later. He was