Ange Postecoglou's nightmare start at Nottingham Forest continued as his side were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Chelsea at the City Ground, extending their winless run to eight Premier League matches.
Chelsea have been dealt a major setback after manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Cole Palmer will be sidelined for another six weeks as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.
Borussia Dortmund are preparing for a potential defensive overhaul, with Chelsea's Axel Disasi emerging as a key target amid growing doubts over Nico Schlotterbeck's long-term future at the club.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been withdrawn from the Argentina side to face Puerto Rico next week in an international friendly due to injury.
Chelsea have been handed a much-needed lift with confirmation that the injuries suffered by Benoit Badiashile and Josh Acheampong are not as serious as initially feared.
Chelsea teenager Estevao Willian, alongside fellow Brazilians Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos, has made an electrifying start to life at Stamford Bridge.