Chelsea Football Club, based in West London, is facing a few challenges this week ahead of their Premier League match against Brentford. According to The Evening Standard (https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-predicted-lineup-team-news-injury-latest-brentford-derby-premier-league-tonight-b958270.html), they are missing three key players due to injuries. This could be a tough game for Chelsea, who are looking to bounce back from a surprising defeat in their last match.
In more news related to the club’s future, Mauricio Pochettino seems to be the front-runner to become the permanent managerial head at Stamford Bridge. Football London (https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/chelsea-mauricio-pochettino-lampard-19156556) suggests that positive talks have taken place and Pochettino has become the firm favorite. According to Chelsea News (https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/trending/pending-new-chelsea-manager-previously-turned-down-real-madrid-and-two-top-pl-clubs/), this would not have been an easy decision for Pochettino, who has previously turned down Real Madrid and two other top PL clubs.
However, the morale in Chelsea’s academy seems to be at an all-time low, as The Evening Standard (https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-academy-morale-at-all-time-low-a4549081.html) reports. The new ownership structure at the club has not been well received, and there are concerns about the direction of the academy. This may be a cause for concern for supporters of the club, who have always prided themselves on their youth development.
Furthermore, Fluminense president has also spoken up on rumors regarding Thiago Silva’s Chelsea exit. Chelsea News (https://chelsea-news.co/2021/10/fluminense-thiago-silva-rumours/) quotes him as saying that Chelsea’s veteran defender is still under contract with the club, and any rumors of an exit are unfounded. However, there may be some truth to the rumors, as The Chelsea Chronicle (https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/transfer-news/chelsea-legend-stopper-tells-tite-new-challenge-away-from-chelsea-is-appealing/) reports that former Chelsea star Petr Cech has revealed that Silva has spoken to him about the possibility of playing in the MLS.
Despite these challenges, Chelsea is still a top contender in the Premier League. Sky Sports predicts they may not have an easy time in their upcoming match against Manchester United, Liverpool, and Brighton, but they continue to monitor the striker position in preparation for the next transfer window. (https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12417968/premier-league-predictions-can-tottenham-keep-a-clean-sheet-against-man-utd)
However, they will have to do without two key players who will miss the rest of the season due to injuries. Frank Lampard, who has had good injury news so far, confirms the bad news. (https://chelsea-news.co/2021/10/frank-lampard-announces-two-huge-players-will-miss-the-rest-of-chelseas-season/)
Overall, Chelsea faces some serious challenges in their upcoming matches and decision-making. From injuries to academy morale to managerial choices and potential transfers, the club must work hard to maintain their competitive edge in the Premier League.
