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Squad update: two changes confirmed for the weekend

30 September 2026·Chelsea FC

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The manager has confirmed two changes for Saturday's fixture, with one player returning to the starting line-up after a short spell out and one academy graduate earning a first start in senior football.

Elsewhere, there are no fresh concerns. The squad reported for training this morning and completed a full session, and the coaching staff were upbeat about the sharpness of the returning players.

“The changes are simple and they are driven by what we saw in training. We have a good group of players ready, and that is the best problem to have.”

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Next up

Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday. The squad returns to training on Sunday ahead of the away trip in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.