Chelsea

Chelsea hope to continue their recent good record against Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium following the weekend's win over Leicester.

[Read more here](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-southampton-reece-james-injury-24888602) [read more here](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/fixtures-results/chelsea-manchester-united-premier-league-24889562) They have analysed the team’s performances by looking at win percentages, points per game, goals scored and conceded per kick-off time. [specific to the Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-news-transfers-live-pulisic-24884237?int_source=nba) [here](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/havertz-werner-chelsea-issue-tuchel-24887672) [Betfair](https://www.betfair.com/sport/football/english-premier-league/10932509)

They've scored five goals in four league games this season but all four of their points have come from losing positions yet with Chelsea struggling for ...

Chelsea get the match underway with Raheem Sterling sending the ball back to Thiago Silva. 3 mins: Chelsea break after a finely threaded pass down the left side to Kai Havertz. 5 mins: Che Adams receives the ball and leans into Thiago Silva to hold him at bay as the experienced defender closes him down. Ziyech rolls the ball into the right side of the box where Sterling spins away from his marker and runs into space. Southampton 0-0 Chelsea [sneak past Leicester City 2-1 last time out.](/sport/football/chelsea-leicester-result-report-premier-league-sterling-b2154132.html) That victory followed a 3-0 defeat to Leeds with the Blues yet to find their form during this campaign. They’ve scored five goals in four league games this season but all four of their points have come from losing positions yet with Chelsea struggling for consistency in these early fixtures scoring first could have a big impact on tonight’s result. Southampton vs Chelsea Kick off: Southampton 0-0 Chelsea

Chelsea are still scratching around for consistency in their 2022-23 campaign and will be eager to establish some momentum on the road when taking in a ...

Chelsea squad & team news The Blues Southampton’s Premier League clash with Chelsea will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport 5, while also being made available to stream on the BT Sport App and website.

Chelsea will look to stay within reach of the pack of the clubs currently leading the Premier League when the Blues travel to St. Mary's to take on ...

Thomas Tuchel has been forced into a formational change, switching to a 4-3-3 after the late absence of Reece James due to illness. He's dispossessed at first, but the ball sticks in the ground, and Sterling recovers to hit the loose ball home. It's an incredible accomplishment to stay with a top club that long, and the Spaniard earns yet another milestone appearances with today's spot-start in place of Reece James. A late illness sees Reece James miss out, forcing Thomas Tuchel into a formational change, but it's Hakim Ziyech — rumored to be on his way out of the club — who's chosen as the additional attacker, with Pulisic still stuck on the bench. The England international chooses to go by himself, and his hesitation sees Bella-Kotchap produce a stunning tackle to keep Sterling from even having a hit. The Southampton defense is carved to pieces by Mount and Havertz, with the former finding Sterling at the top edge of the six-yard box. Azpilicueta puts a dangerous change out for a corner, and Saints take advantage of the set-piece. Sterling wins a foul and makes his way gingerly to his feet, but there's no further punishment for the Saints captain. Armstrong is left all along in the center of the 18-yard box, and his finish is a simple one as he collects the cross from Perraud and deposits it moments before halftime. On the first, he nips the ball off Azpilicueta but fails to take the split-second shot, and his pull-back for arriving reinforcements is blocked. Mary's to take on Southampton in their fifth match of the campaign. 49th min: It's been a frenetic start to the second-half.

Chelsea have a launched a sensational £77million bid to sign RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol, according to reports. The Blues are hoping to complete a deal ...

Now it seems that he could get his wish on both fronts, spending another season to develop in Germany with Leipzig before making the move to join Chelsea next summer. Tuchel has been a long-term admirer of the 20-year-old, who can play as a left-sided centre-back or left-back, and was keen to bring in Gvardiol earlier in the transfer window. The Blues are hoping to complete a deal with only 36 hours to go before the transfer window shuts that will see [Thomas Tuchel](/latest/thomas-tuchel) land one of his top targets, although the Croatian defender would join Chelsea in 2023 as part of the agreement rather than heading to London straight away.

The Premier League has announced an alteration to Manchester United's October schedule.

16 October, 14:00 BST: Newcastle (H) 13 October, 20:00 BST: Omonia Nicosia (H) However, the new kick-off time is still to be confirmed.

Chelsea have loaned winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen for the rest of the season, it was announced on Tuesday.

"This will give our attacking game another special component. - "He has everything to be able to help us immediately," he said.

Up front, there is a start for Hakim Ziyech. Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling retain their places. There is no Reece James due to illness. Trevoh Chalobah has ...

The referee is Michael Oliver. There is also a return to the defence for skipper Cesar Azpilicueta who makes his 450th Chelsea start and with Conor Gallagher now suspended, Thomas Tuchel makes three changes. Kalidou Koulibaly is back from suspension and goes straight into the line-up.

Chelsea travel to Southampton on Tuesday hoping to record back-to-back victories for the first time in the Premier League this season.

Cucurella jumps with his elbow and catches Bella-Kotchap in the eye. Just like many of the Saints players out there, Adams has been terrific tonight. They're trying to get it into the box but can't quite find a man in blue. Saints are playing with confidence and putting on an impressive defensive display. They've also done it the hard way after going a goal down early in the first half but they responded brilliantly and have taken the three points. We know how hard the Premier League is but if you work hard and take your chances and that is what we did tonight. We dug deep tonight. Southampton's Adam Armstrong, speaking to BT Sport: "We knew it would be a tough night tonight. •1h ago Ward-Prowse sprinting 70 yards in the final minute to close the ball down typified it. From the 1st minute to the 95th, They did not stop. Southampton pulled off an impressive defensive display to hang onto their first win at home this season.

Barcelona are willing to let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang join Chelsea, provided the Blues meet their €25 million (£21.4m/$25m) asking price.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has a close relationship with Aubameyang from their time together at Borussia Dortmund, and after a wobbly start to 2022-23, the head coach hopes the Gabon international can bring a spark to the club. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Aubameyang is set to pen an initial two-year contract at Stamford Bridge with an option for a further year. Chelsea are edging closer to signing Aubameyang, GOAL understands, having agreed personal terms with the striker.

Chelsea travel to Southampton on Tuesday hoping to record back-to-back victories for the first time in the Premier League this season.

Chelsea sit three points above Southampton in the Premier League table and were made to work hard in their 2-1 win over Leicester, after Conor Gallagher was shown an early red card. Southampton will be attempting to upset the odds again this evening after they took on Erik ten Hag’s expensively-assembled Manchester United side last time out. Ralph Hassenhuttl's team also have a lower win rate on Tuesdays than they do any other day of the week in the Premier League (21% - 9/44). Chelsea have scored in their last 17 Premier League away games against Southampton. Midfielder Conor Gallagher is absent from the match for Chelsea after being sent off against Leicester. Do take this with a pinch of salt as this is yet to be confirmed and the official line-ups will be announced at 6:45 pm. The Chelsea defender has played every minute of the opening four games and has taken on a slightly new role in Thomas Tuchel's side this season playing in the back three. Tonight's game promises to be a thrilling encounter. Southampton lost that one, falling to a 1-0 defeat thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ winner, but Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side equipped themselves well and will be hoping of an improved result tonight. Nevertheless, he has still managed to produce a goal and assist with the latter coming against Leicester just three days ago. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) travel to [Southampton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/southampton/) on Tuesday hoping to record back-to-back victories for the first time in the [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) this season. (Photo: Getty Images)

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta (left) and team-mates look frustrated after Southampton's Adam Armstrong Chelsea's defence were exposed all too often against ...

Mateo Kovacic – Was given plenty of half-time instructions, including from Tuchel, after Chelsea’s poor end to the first half. Kai Havertz – Squandered a half-chance when Chelsea led 1-0, and headed well over when getting ahead of Walker-Peters. Was caught between shooting and playing it over to Havertz moments later, but was eventually tackled by Bella-Kotchap, although it was not long before Sterling tapped in for the lead. At least Kovacic was on the bench, which Jorginho eventually made his way to when replaced in the second half. Came off at half-time, and footage showed him with an ice pack on his right knee on the bench in the second half. Cesar Azpilicueta – With Reece James ill and not in the matchday squad, Chelsea’s club captain started from the off, and it was his half-clearance which Lavia latched onto for the equaliser. Mohamed Elyounoussi – Early tester for Mendy, and showed great hustle early in the second half to frustrate Kovacic as Southampton sought to preserve their lead. Romeo Lavia – Scored the first goal of his senior career when quickly composing himself on the edge of the area and firing in an effort too strong for Mendy to keep out. Enjoyed his time attacking, however, with Azpilicueta a target to expose. Romain Perraud – Replacing Moussa Djenepo, his efforts to deny Sterling midway through the first half were in vain. They have fun working hard, they have fun running a lot and, when the moment comes, they have fun scoring goals. In doing so, Lavia became the first player born in 2004 to score a Premier League goal.

Hakim Ziyech was brought into the side in place of the suspended Conor Callagher, while coach Thomas Tuchel was back on the touchline after serving his ...

The Blues threw bodies forward in search of an equaliser, but the Saints defended well and were able to thwart every attack as they held on for their second win of the season. Tuchel responded with a change at the start of the second half as Mateo Kovavic replaced Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but the Blues nearly conceded a third minutes later as Marc Cucurella was on hand to block Mohamed Elyounoussi's header. The Saints were in the ascendancy and managed to grab the second goal on the stroke of halftime as a neat passing move ended with Adam Armstrong rifling the ball past Mendy.

It was a lacklustre Chelsea performance against Southampton as the Blues fell to a second defeat of the season.

Raheem Sterling - Once again, there were occasions where it seemed Sterling should possibly do better, but he continued to find the right position and opened the scoring at St Mary's for his third of the season. He grew quieter and quieter as the game went on, however. He appeared to have to straping on his knee when he re-emerged in the dugout. Marc Cucurella - Produced a vital clearance early in the second half to add to a solid performance. He was very good in one vs one situations. Vision blocked as he tried to save Rome Lavia's strike and couldn't keep it out despite getting a palm to the ball.

Thomas Tuchel has revealed his belief that his Chelsea side are too easy to beat, after the Blues slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Southampton.

WHAT THEY SAID: "I don't know if concern is the right word. It is too easy. Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for the Blues but the Saints hit back through Romeo Lavia and Adam Armstrong to earn all three points.

Chelsea suffered their second defeat of the young Premier League season after giving up an early lead to go down 2-1 to Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium on Tuesday. Raheem Sterling put Chelsea in front in the 23rd minute with his third goal in two ...

The goal marked the first time a player born in 2004 had scored in the Premier League. [Raheem Sterling](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/156366/Raheem-Sterling) put Chelsea in front in the 23rd minute with his third goal in two games but Southampton leveled within five minutes with a spectacular strike from 18-year-old [Romeo Lavia](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/308217/Romeo-Lavia). [Manchester City](/soccer/team?id=382) made no mistake. In first-half stoppage time the home side took a lead they would not relinquish courtesy of a deflected effort from [Adam Armstrong](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/194116/Adam-Armstrong). "We struggled to find answers and find the way back if things don't go in our direction." Yet Chelsea began the game brightly and could have taken an even earlier lead.

Thomas Tuchel said his Chelsea team were bullied by Southampton on Tuesday and urged them to toughen up for future Premier League away games.

But it is too easy to push us off the track, it is too easy to win challenges, it is too easy to bully us." "There is no superiority with the performance, there is no need to give shots away. [Mateo Kovacic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/154595/Mateo-Kovacic) is injured since eight weeks. Both goals are cheap goals and soft goals and should not happen if you expect to win a Premier League match in the evening in an away stadium. With our demands and the ambition we have, it is simply like that. "It is not enough at the moment to win at Leeds and Southampton. "Reece James is off for the game today with illness. Stop it with defending mentality. Then it is red cards -- for [Koulibaly], for Conor, then Ruben [Loftus-Cheek] is off injured and Tuchel likened the current situation to the aftermath of a 4-0 victory over [Juventus](/soccer/team?id=111) in November 2021 as they won just four of their next nine games and lost players to injury. [Tottenham Hotspur](/soccer/team?id=367) on Aug. "We played a fantastic match against Juventus at Stamford Bridge last season and after that we had 'Chilly' [

Tuchel's side blew the lead at St Mary's after Raheem Sterling put them ahead midway through the first half. Southampton's Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia ...

To have no answers in the second half was disappointing." I don't understand why we have so many injuries. Just toughen up as a team and show a different mentality," Tuchel said. It is too easy. "Soft, soft, soft defending. Tuchel's side blew the lead at St Mary's after Raheem Sterling put them ahead midway through the first half.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel pulled no punches after his side's 2-1 defeat at Southampton in the Premier League on Tuesday, accusing his side of not being ...

It is too easy to put us off balance, to beat us, to confuse us," he said. "It is too easy. With this effort you deserve a lot."

Chelsea lost 2-1 against Southampton on Tuesday, and there were plenty of culprits. If Thomas Tuchel wasn't concerned before, Tuesday night's performance will ...

Pulisic is not a wing-back, and while it is nice for him to get onto the field, minutes in that part of the pitch don't help anyone. Recent reports say that Pulisic will not leave Stamford Bridge, despite links to a loan move to Manchester United. Loftus-Cheek had a promising start, but was then far too predictable on the ball after the first few minutes, proving a detriment as the game wore on. In general, Azpilicueta struggled with the pace of the game as James' presence was sorely missed. Are they better suited for a three-at-the-back system? Jorginho struggled defensively and cannot play as a pure No.

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has responded to reports that Chelsea have launched a £77m ($90m) bid for Josko Gvardiol.

They have already signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli but remain in the hunt for another quality addition to shore up their defence, especially after conceding eight goals in their opening four Premier League matches. It has been reported that the Blues are in advanced talks to sign the Croatian defender, who would head to Stamford Bridge in 2023 under the terms of any final deal. However, Leipzig chief Mintzlaff has indicated that they want Gvardiol to see out his current contract.