Chelsea Lunchtime Round-Up, Tuesday 10th November 2026: Staff Warned Over Fantasy Premier League Team News Leaks
Chelsea have reportedly issued a warning to staff about playing Fantasy Premier League, with concerns that doing so could accidentally give away team news before it's officially announced, according to BBC Sport's Nizaar Kinsella (BBC Sport).
There's been plenty of debate about the Blues' defence following the weekend defeat to Sunderland, with Football.London reporting that Steven Gerrard has offered Xabi Alonso some transfer advice involving three players after what's been described as a tough call from the Chelsea boss (Football.London). It's the latest sign that Alonso's backline continues to be scrutinised after the loss to the Premier League strugglers (Football.London).
Elsewhere, Football.London also reports that Chelsea agreed to a transfer demand from Cole Palmer in the summer window, but suggests Xabi Alonso has still been left short in certain areas despite the shift in transfer strategy (Football.London). The report notes that many had expected a big step forward for Chelsea this season under their new manager, making the current situation a talking point among supporters (Football.London).
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