Chelsea club news update
Here's the latest news update on Chelsea Football Club:
Recent Results:
- Chelsea won 2-0 against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday, thanks to goals from Mason Mount and Kai Havertz.
- The Blues also defeated Lille 2-1 in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday, with goals from Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic.
Transfer News:
- Chelsea have signed 18-year-old midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for a reported fee of £15 million.
- The club is also linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland, although a deal is yet to be confirmed.
Injury Updates:
- Defender Reece James is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a knee injury in the Newcastle match.
- Midfielder N'Golo Kante is also out with a hamstring problem, but is expected to return to training soon.
Managerial Situation:
- Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract with Chelsea until 2024, committing his future to the club.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Chelsea face Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday, followed by a trip to Watford in the FA Cup fourth round on January 23.
- The Blues will also play in the Champions League group stage on February 15 against Lille.
Other News:
- Chelsea have announced plans to increase their stadium capacity to 60,000 by the 2023-24 season.
- The club has also launched a new partnership with sports drink brand, Gatorade.
I hope this update helps!