Chelsea and Sunderland face significant selection problems before Sunday's Premier League match. Chelsea are fourth, while Sunderland are bottom with five points from nine games.
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Chelsea faces an unexpected setback ahead of their London derby against Tottenham. Forward Joao Pedro has been omitted from the starting XI due to injury, as reported by senior BBC Sport football correspondent Nizaar Kinsella.
1Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that his squad will be missing several key players for Saturday's Premier League clash against Tottenham. The most significant blow is the absence of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who will be sidelined for a few weeks after undergoing jaw surgery.
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On Saturday evening, Chelsea will host Tottenham in a London derby at Stamford Bridge. Both teams head into this crucial match with significant absentee concerns.
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Xabi Alonso has detailed how Chelsea will share leadership responsibilities following Reece James's injury. The Spaniard emphasised that the role of a captain goes beyond just wearing the armband, identifying several players capable of stepping up.
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Xabi Alonso has opened up about Reece James' injury ahead of Chelsea's clash with Everton. The London captain underwent surgery and will be sidelined for several weeks, but the club has no plans to alter their strategy for the January transfer window.
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Chelsea have been forced to hit the transfer market in search of a new right-back after captain Reece James faces a three-month layoff following knee surgery.
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The upcoming Premier League match against Everton will see Chelsea debuting their third kit for the 2026/27 season. The kit draws inspiration from the 1980s, featuring a historic logo introduced by the late Ken Bates in 1986.
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Chelsea have suffered a significant blow with captain Reece James set to miss approximately three months following a 'minor' knee operation.
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Chelsea's captain Reece James has successfully undergone a minor knee operation, the London club has officially confirmed.
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