Chelsea Morning Round-Up, Tuesday 27th October 2026: Blues Look to Bounce Back Against Liverpool After Spurs Defeat

Chelsea will be eager to put Sunday's result behind them following the 0-2 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, with player ratings from the derby making for tough reading as the Blues struggled on the big occasion (We Ain't Got No History).

On the official club site, there's a gallery look back at the Chelsea contingent who attended the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony (ChelseaFC.com).

Away from results, a former academy player who had spells at both Arsenal and Chelsea has spoken about the contrasting behind-the-scenes setups at the two London clubs, giving an interesting insight into the differences in how the youth systems operate (Football.London).

Looking ahead, Chelsea are preparing to welcome Liverpool to Stamford Bridge in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, with reports suggesting Xabi Alonso is set to make six changes to his side (Football.London). It's said that Alonso will have a point to prove in this one, and Estevao could be handed the responsibility of stepping up in the type of challenge usually associated with Cole Palmer (Football.London). It promises to be an intriguing midweek test as the Blues look to bounce back from their derby disappointment.

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