Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal on September 14, 2021
Team News: Brentford vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Chelsea.
Oct 15, 16:30
Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger pictured in September 2021
Silva, Rudiger, Pulisic all missing for Chelsea against Brentford
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel reveals that Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger and Christian Pulisic will all miss Saturday's meeting with Brentford.
Oct 15, 12:53
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal on September 14, 2021
How Chelsea could line up against Brentford
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Oct 14, 16:04
Chelsea's Thiago Silva celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on September 19, 2021
Preview:Brentford vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 15:56
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante goes off injured against Leicester City in the Premier League on May 18, 2021
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brentford
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Oct 13, 09:00
Brazil's Gabriel Barbosa celebrates scoring against Venezuela on October 7, 2021
How Brazil could line up against Uruguay
Sports Mole looks at how Brazil could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Uruguay.
Oct 12, 14:58
Brazil's Gabriel Barbosa celebrates scoring against Venezuela on October 7, 2021
Preview:Brazil vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Brazil and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 12, 13:19
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva pictured on November 4, 2020
How Brazil could line up against Colombia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Colombia.
Oct 8, 14:48
Brazil's Gabriel Barbosa celebrates scoring against Venezuela on October 7, 2021
Preview:Colombia vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Colombia and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 8, 14:42
Matheus Cunha of Brazil celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on July 31, 2021
How Brazil could line up against Venezuela
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2022 Qualifying clash with Venezuela.
Oct 5, 15:58
Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger pictured in September 2021
Virgil van Dijk hails Antonio Rudiger, Thiago Silva as among world's best
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk claims that Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger and Thiago Silva are two of the best defenders in the world.
Oct 3, 17:03
Mateo Kovacic in action for Chelsea on July 14, 2020
FPL tips: Chelsea key to case for the defence
Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger sandwich Manchester City's Joao Cancelo in a strong set of defensive recommendations for gameweek seven.
Sep 30, 11:43
Chelsea players celebrate their penalty-shootout win over Aston Villa in the EFL Cup on September 22, 2021
How Chelsea could line up against Southampton
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
Sep 30, 10:01
Villarreal's Pau Torres pictured in March 2021
Chelsea ready to join race for Pau Torres?
Chelsea are reportedly ready to join the race to sign Villarreal defender Pau Torres during the summer transfer window.
Sep 29, 11:12
Chelsea's Reece James celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
How Chelsea could line up against Juventus
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday night's Champions League clash against Juventus.
Sep 27, 18:03
Juventus' Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their first goal on September 19, 2021
Preview:Juventus vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Juventus and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 27, 17:46
Matthijs de Ligt in action for Juventus on October 6, 2019
Chelsea 'willing to pay record £102m for Matthijs de Ligt'
Chelsea are allegedly willing to pay a club-record £102m in order to secure the signing of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt next summer.
Sep 27, 08:11
Brazil's Eder Militao celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on June 27, 2021
Brazil call up eight Premier League players for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
English clubs collectively agreed not to release players to countries on the Government's coronavirus 'red list' for September's internationals.
Sep 24, 15:15
Chelsea's Thiago Silva celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on September 19, 2021
Thomas Tuchel says age is not key factor in Thiago Silva's future
The evergreen Brazil defender turned 37 this week and is already the second oldest active Premier League player.
Sep 24, 14:13
Chelsea's Thiago Silva celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on September 19, 2021
Thomas Tuchel: 'Thiago Silva could stay beyond next summer'
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says that Thiago Silva could earn himself another one-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 24, 13:14
Crystal Palace's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on August 28, 2021
FPL tips: Play the Blues in gameweek six
Chelsea provide three of our top four recommendations this weekend.
Sep 23, 21:23
Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt in action at Euro 2020 on June 21, 2021
Chelsea 'make Matthijs de Ligt their top target'
Chelsea are reportedly considering an approach for Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.
Sep 23, 08:18
Tottenham Hotspur's Steven Bergwijn in action against Rennes on September 16, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Sep 23, 06:59
Marquinhos celebrates scoring for Brazil at the Copa America on June 13, 2021
Chelsea 'lined up £85m Marquinhos bid this summer'
Chelsea reportedly prepared an £85m bid for Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos this summer, but the Brazilian has no interest in leaving the Parc des Princes.
Sep 21, 12:12
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel looks on on September 11, 2021
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 13:28
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on August 29, 2021
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 12:57
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on September 14, 2021
Edouard Mendy was in too much pain to play in Chelsea's win over Tottenham
Kepa Arrizabalaga replaced the Senegal international in goal and kept a clean sheet.
Sep 20, 09:00
Ivan Toney celebrates scoring for Brentford against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on September 18, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Sadio Mane, Martin Odegaard, Thiago Silva
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek five, including Sadio Mane, Martin Odegaard and Thiago Silva.
Sep 20, 08:49
Chelsea's Thiago Silva celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on September 19, 2021
Chelsea changes pay second-half dividends as Blues brush aside Tottenham
Thiago Silva, N'Golo Ngolo Kante and Antonio Rudiger all scored after the break in the 3-0 win.
Sep 19, 17:43
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho pictured on August 22, 2021
How Chelsea could line up against Zenit St Petersburg
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Zenit St Petersburg.
Sep 12, 18:58
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku on August 28, 2021
Preview:Chelsea vs. Zenit St Petersburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Chelsea and Zenit St Petersburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 12, 14:42
Thiago Silva celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Sheffield United on November 7, 2020
Brazil stars cleared for Premier League duty as associations agree to waive ban
Clubs made a collective decision not to release players for international duty if it meant them travelling to red-list countries.
Sep 10, 23:15
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
Team News: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa.
Sep 10, 16:30
Manchester United's Fred takes a knee before the match against Leeds United on August 14, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hits out at 'farce' that could see Brazilian players banned
Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Leeds could all be without key men this weekend
Sep 10, 13:34
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante lifts the Champions League trophy on May 29, 2021
Thomas Tuchel confirms N'Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic will miss Aston Villa contest
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel reveals that both N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic will be unavailable to face Aston Villa.
Sep 10, 13:27
Liverpool's Alisson gives instructions to his teammates on August 8, 2021
Liverpool 'could defy FIFA ruling to play Brazilian trio'
Liverpool will reportedly consider playing Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino against Leeds United this weekend, despite FIFA blocking Premier League clubs from selecting Brazilian players.
Sep 9, 17:44
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku on August 28, 2021
How Chelsea could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Sep 9, 14:21
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on August 14, 2021
Preview:Chelsea vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 9, 14:13
Liverpool's Alisson gives instructions to his teammates on August 8, 2021
Liverpool 'without Alisson, Fabinho for Leeds clash after FIFA ruling'
Liverpool's Alisson, Roberto Firmino and Fabinho will reportedly not be able to play against Leeds United after the club refused to release them for international duty.
Sep 8, 11:31
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku on August 28, 2021
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole rounds up Chelsea's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Sep 8, 08:34
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