Dream XI following transfers
Despite having a large number of injuries to his squad, Graham Potter has enough resources for the rest of the season. Chelsea's roster has undergone a significant alteration with the addition of eight new players, seven of whom are available for immediate selection.
The most notable newcomer, Enzo Fernandez, completed a £106 million transfer from Benfica on deadline day, and he will provide additional alternatives in midfield.
N'Golo Kante's scheduled return for next month, however, may present Potter with a fresh conundrum in the upcoming weeks. The Frenchman, who hasn't played since August, may make Fernandez's ideal midfield partner.
For a manager, it's a pleasant headache, and there is now a really strong selection.
Champions League squad decision
Chelsea and Graham Potter face an extremely tough call to decide who makes the cut for Champions League registration. It comes as an immediate downside to their winter spending is put under the microscope in Europe.
With six new players available for selection for the rest of the season Potter must whittle it down to three that can be added to their squad for the remaining European games. Due to UEFA rules they can add a maximum of three no matter how many players they were to deregister.
After Jorginho's departure and with only 24 out of a possible 25 players listed earlier in the season, Chelsea must also ensure that one more player is taken out before the three can be added. With a host of new names available, it will be a tricky choice as to who makes the cut.
Potter confirms injury absences
Speaking ahead of the match against Fulham on Friday evening, Potter revealed the latest from his squad's fitness.
He said: "Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Raheem Sterling and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are the squad, not 90 minutes. Wesley [Fofana] partly with the team, stepping up next week."
Potter also added that Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic, Armando Broja and Denis Zakaria are out of the game.Dream XI after transfers
Graham Potter has got ample resources for the rest of the season despite a host of injuries to his squad. With eight new players purchased and seven available for immediate selection, Chelsea's squad has changed dramatically.
Enzo Fernandez is the standout newbie after completing a £106m transfer from Benfica on deadline day and he will offer fresh options in midfield.
There may be a new dilemma for Potter to take into account in the coming weeks though, with N'Golo Kante set to return next month. The Frenchman has been out since August and could be the perfect midfield partner for Fernandez.
It's a nice headache to have for a manager and the selection available is now extremely strong.
Champions League squad decision
Chelsea and Graham Potter face an extremely tough call to decide who makes the cut for Champions League registration. It comes as an immediate downside to their winter spending is put under the microscope in Europe.
With six new players available for selection for the rest of the season Potter must whittle it down to three that can be added to their squad for the remaining European games. Due to UEFA rules they can add a maximum of three no matter how many players they were to deregister.
After Jorginho's departure and with only 24 out of a possible 25 players listed earlier in the season, Chelsea must also ensure that one more player is taken out before the three can be added. With a host of new names available, it will be a tricky choice as to who makes the cut.
Potter confirms injury absences
Speaking ahead of the match against Fulham on Friday evening, Potter revealed the latest from his squad's fitness.
He said: "Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Raheem Sterling and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are the squad, not 90 minutes. Wesley [Fofana] partly with the team, stepping up next week."
Potter also added that Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic, Armando Broja and Denis Zakaria are out of the game.
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