Chelsea bbc news update
Here's the latest news update from BBC Sport on Chelsea FC:
Latest News
- Chelsea's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Brighton squad. The match was scheduled to take place on December 26.
- Chelsea have announced that midfielder N'Golo Kante has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the upcoming matches against Brighton and Manchester City.
- The Blues have also confirmed that defender Thiago Silva has been ruled out for several weeks due to a knee injury sustained during the 2-0 win over West Ham United.
- Chelsea are currently 3rd in the Premier League table, 11 points behind leaders Manchester City.
Recent Results
- Chelsea 2-0 West Ham United (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-1 Zenit St Petersburg (Champions League)
- Chelsea 3-1 Aston Villa (Premier League)
Upcoming Fixtures
- Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion (Premier League) - Postponed
- Chelsea vs Manchester City (Premier League) - January 3
- Chelsea vs Lille (Champions League) - January 20
Transfer News
- Chelsea have been linked with a move for Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen, who is currently a free agent after leaving Brentford.
- The Blues have also been mentioned as a potential destination for Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić, who is reportedly considering a move away from the Spanish giants.
Injury News
- Thiago Silva (knee) - Out for several weeks
- N'Golo Kante (COVID-19) - Out for the next few matches
- Reece James (ankle) - Expected to return to training soon
- Kai Havertz (ankle) - Expected to return to training soon
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news and updates, I recommend checking the official Chelsea FC website or BBC Sport.