Chelsea sit 10th after 5 games but still only 3 points off 3rd and 2 off 4th

Next 5 Premier League fixtures:

- Bournemouth (H)
- Everton (A)
- Tottenham (H)
- Man United (H)
- Sunderland (A)

Colwill: ‘’Luckily we’ve got a while now to try and improve. Hopefully, we will come out the other side flying, pick up our play, and become a better team.’’

(Chelsea FC)

Caicedo has been left out of the Ecuador squad. He has played just once since start of season.

(Bobby Vincent)

A chance for key players to recover over the international break. Still very early and a lot to play for.

It’s Katie’s cake day! 🎂

Have an amazing birthday, Katie. 🥳

In case you missed it: our Carabao Cup fourth round tie has a confirmed time and date. 📆

🚨 Cole Palmer will withdraw from the England squad due to load management and stay at Chelsea during the international break.

(David Ornstein)

Chelsea described it as ‘a small injury.’ He played the full 90 minutes of Chelsea’s last four games and 83 mins against Fulham.

(Matt Law)

Chelsea sources are describing it as a muscular injury which needs managing.

(Kieran Gill)

🚨🔵 Levi Colwill believes those remaining with Chelsea over the international break must use it as an opportunity to 'become a better team' under Xabi Alonso.

(ChelseaFC) #CFC

Debut for Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli. 👏

🔵 Our youngest-ever #PL player, aged 16 years and 225 days.

🗓️ First player born in 2010 to play in the #PL.

The start of our UWCL league phase. 🔜

Blues on duty. 🫡✈️

🚨🔵 Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra are expected to return when the PL resumes next month. Joao Pedro and Reece James will also soon be available. ⏳️

(SJohnsonSport) #CFC

🚨🏟️The Chelsea Pitch Owners reiterate that no proposal has been put forward to the CPO board from Chelsea Football Club in regard to future stadium plans.

#ChelseaFC  | Nells

Estevao Willian:

"I think every coach has their own way of playing. Of course, we work every day, I give my best every day, and that's what I do. We have quality players at #Chelsea, so what I do is focus on what I can control. I try to give my best in training."