Lost in the Forest

Chelsea News

We're currently on an international break, and we need it.

Match Result: CHE 2 -  AFC Wimbledon 1

It was a Carabao Cup match we should have won, and we did, but if you felt a disturbance in the Force it was because AFC Wimbledon came out to an 0-1 lead in the 19th minute that the Chels had to make up. Noni Madueke scored the equalizer in stoppage time of the first half, while Enzo scored his first goal for the club in the 72nd minute. There was no broadcast, but there are highlights!

Match Result: CHE 0 - FOR 1

The second game of the week was not as kind to the Blues. How does a team have more than 75% possession and still lose? They can't finish their attacks with goals, that's how. Nottingham Forest came to Stamford Bridge and didn't so much as beat Chelsea, but didn't let Chelsea beat them. Nottingham was able to defend Sterling and Jackson well, allowing 21 shots but only 2 on target. If you want to relive those highlights, here they are:

Transfers and Injuries

Attention soccer shoppers: the transfer window is now closed. Please make your final selections and make your way to the register. Chelsea made a bit of a splash with a flurry of last minute activity:

Transferred IN:

• Cole Palmer from Man City

Transferred OUT:

• Callum Hudson-Odoi to Nottingham Forest

Loaned OUT:

• Mason Burstow to Sunderland
• Diego Moreira to Lyon
• Bashir Humphreys to Swansea City

As for injuries, Romeo Lavia suffered an injury in practice and is expected to be out for "an extended period" - exactly what we need to hear right now. The Lavia story is still developing. Chelsea still has a significant part of the squad out with injuries including captain Reece James, Christopher Nukunku, and Carney Chukwuemeka. Hopefully the squad can use the international break to rest and recover.

Chelsea In America News

CIA is doing a member contest and giving away Chelsea Pitch Owners Shares. There are FIVE chances to win. I want someone from San Antonio Blues to win one, so go sign up for Chelsea in America and enter the contest here. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF CIA TO WIN. DEADLINE: Sept 17