Chelsea Lunchtime Round-Up, Wednesday 4th November 2026: Carpenter Shining for the Blues Women as Training Boost Emerges for Alonso
On the women's side, BBC Sport have highlighted Ellie Carpenter as something of a surprise package this season, with the defender impressing during a strong start to Chelsea's Women's Super League campaign (BBC Sport).
Off the pitch, Chelsea have announced that their partnership with Linglong Tire is bringing The Famous CFC brand back to China, continuing the club's commercial push in the region (ChelseaFC.com).
There's good news on the fitness front too. Football.London report that Estevao Willian was among 11 Chelsea stars spotted training at Cobham on Tuesday, with the session apparently handing Xabi Alonso a welcome injury boost ahead of the games to come (Football.London).
Elsewhere, it seems Jesse Derry won't be making a quick return to Stamford Bridge any time soon. Football.London say the winger, who joined Sporting CP on a season-long loan in the summer, has been finding first-team minutes hard to come by in Portugal so far (Football.London).
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