Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge as world champions on Friday evening when they host Bayer Leverkusen in the first of their two preseason friendlies.

In a shocking blow to Chelsea’s defensive unit, defender Levi Colwill suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in training earlier this week.

England Youth international James Trafford has arrived from Burnley as his successor, so a lot will rest on the Brazilian’s early form. Without Rodri as the vital pivot in front, central defence is ...

Chelsea and Senegal international striker Nicolas Jaskon is willing to make the move to Newcastle United, who are in talks ...