Chelsea football club latest team news today
Here's the latest team news from Chelsea Football Club:
Injury Updates:
- Christian Pulisic (ankle) is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery.
- N'Golo Kante (hamstring) is still recovering and is unlikely to feature in the next few games.
- Reece James (ankle) is making progress and could return to training soon.
- Thiago Silva (calf) is expected to be out for a few more weeks.
Suspensions:
- None reported.
Recent Transfers:
- Chelsea have signed Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan on a permanent deal for a reported fee of £97.5 million.
- The Blues have also signed Marcus Bettinelli from Fulham on a free transfer.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Chelsea face Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, August 22nd.
- They then travel to Zenit St. Petersburg for a Champions League group stage match on September 14th.
- The Blues host Liverpool in the Premier League on September 18th.
Manager's Comments:
- Thomas Tuchel has praised Romelu Lukaku's arrival, saying: "He's a top-class player, a top-class striker. He's a big addition to our squad."
- Tuchel has also expressed his disappointment with the injury to Christian Pulisic, saying: "It's a big blow for us, but we have to adapt and find a solution."
Player Quotes:
- Romelu Lukaku has spoken about his excitement to join Chelsea, saying: "I'm very happy to be here. It's a big club with a lot of history and a lot of ambition."
- Thiago Silva has praised the team's spirit, saying: "We have a very good team, very good players. We have to stay together and fight for our goals."
Please note that the information provided is accurate as of the time of my knowledge cutoff, but it may change as new updates become available.