Despite the endless briefings from Chelsea that they’re not looking to sign a new central defender, and that they’re happy with what they have plus the future additions of Mamadou Sarr and Aaron

Chelsea have registered more bookings (301) than anyone else over the past three years – and they've also had the second-most red cards (12)

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has joked about the club's message gave him before he left for international duty with Spain.

"Questions will be asked" of Sonia Bompastor following Chelsea's underwhelming Women's Champions League draw with Twente, says ex-England forward Lianne Sanderson.

Chelsea have seen a player sent off in three of their last four matches played, losing two of those. They won't have anyone suspended for this clash since Joao Pedro will miss out in the Champions League,

Palmer’s absence is an obvious blow for Chelsea, who are also trying to navigate what has turned into a full-blown crisis in defence. Levi Colwill is a long-term absentee after tearing an ACL, while Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana were ruled out of last weekend’s thrilling late win over Liverpoo l at Stamford Bridge.

The executive's exit from Chelsea was confirmed last month. In his new role, which starts in January, Stylsvig will be responsible for the HKJC's global sports portfolio across horse racing and football. Before Chelsea and AC Milan, Stylsvig held senior roles at Manchester United, Barcelona and Fulham.