Chelsea live football news today
Here are the latest Chelsea FC live football news updates:
Match Updates
- Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion: The Blues are currently leading 2-0 at halftime at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Kai Havertz and Mason Mount have given Chelsea a comfortable advantage.
- Chelsea's starting lineup: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Silva, James, Kante, Jorginho, Mount, Havertz, Werner, and Lukaku.
Transfer News
- Chelsea have reportedly made a bid for Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen, according to Sky Sports. The Danish international is a free agent after leaving Brentford at the end of last season.
- The Blues are also said to be interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, according to The Athletic. The 20-year-old has been impressing in the Bundesliga and is seen as a potential long-term replacement for Thiago Silva.
Injury News
- Chelsea defender Reece James has been ruled out for several weeks with a hamstring injury, according to The Telegraph. The 22-year-old has been a key player for the Blues this season.
- Midfielder N'Golo Kante is also a doubt for Chelsea's next match after picking up a minor injury in training, according to Goal.com.
Managerial News
- Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has praised his team's performance in their 2-0 win over Brighton, saying: "I'm very happy with the performance. We were very dominant, very aggressive, and very clinical."
- Tuchel has also confirmed that he will make changes to his team for their next match, saying: "We will make some changes, but not too many. We want to keep the momentum going."
Other News
- Chelsea have announced that they will be hosting a special event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their 2005 Champions League victory. The event will take place at Stamford Bridge on May 25.
- The Blues have also launched a new partnership with sports technology company, Hudl. The partnership will see Hudl provide Chelsea with advanced video analysis tools to help improve their performance on the pitch.
Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!