Chelsea news today match

Here are the latest Chelsea FC news and updates on their upcoming match:

Latest News:

• Chelsea have announced that their upcoming Premier League match against Manchester City on Saturday will be played behind closed doors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: BBC Sport]
• Blues boss Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that midfielder N'Golo Kante will miss the match against Manchester City due to a minor injury. [Source: Sky Sports]
• Chelsea have been boosted by the return of defender Thiago Silva, who has recovered from a minor injury and is set to feature against Manchester City. [Source: The Telegraph]

Match Preview:

• Chelsea will look to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in their last Premier League match when they face Manchester City on Saturday.
• The Blues will be looking to exploit Manchester City's defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded 11 goals in their last five Premier League matches.
• Chelsea's attacking trio of Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, and Kai Havertz will be looking to cause problems for the Manchester City defense.

Team News:

• Chelsea are expected to start with a strong lineup, with Edouard Mendy in goal, and a back four of Reece James, Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger, and Ben Chilwell.
• Midfielders Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, and Mason Mount are likely to start, with Romelu Lukaku leading the line up front.

Predictions:

• Bookmakers have installed Manchester City as favorites to win the match, with Chelsea priced at around 3/1 to win.
• The match is expected to be a tight and intense affair, with both teams likely to create chances.