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Chilwell, Werner start for Chelsea as Wilson fails to make Newcastle squad

Ben Chilwell (£6.0m) starts for Chelsea in the early Gameweek 9 kick-off on Saturday.

A back spasm saw the defender substituted for England last weekend against Belgium, though he was fit enough for a place on Gareth Southgate’s bench for the Iceland tie on Wednesday.

Germany striker Timo Werner (£9.5m) is also part of Frank Lampard’s XI, playing on the left of Tammy Abraham (£7.2m) with Hakim Ziyech (£8.2m) stationed on the opposite side.

Callum Wilson (£6.6m) is not part of the Newcastle matchday squad after sustaining a hamstring injury back in Gameweek 8. Steve Bruce explained to BT Sport ahead of kick-off:

I couldn’t risk him with the amount of games we have coming up.

If he’d have played and pulled it, he’d be out for six weeks then. The big chunk of the season is coming, the winter is upon us.

I’ve erred on the side of caution to make sure he’s ok for next week.

On Wilson, who suffered that problem during a 2-0 defeat at Southampton, Bruce had said yesterday:

Callum has a chance. If there is any risk whatsoever we won’t. He has trained in the last two days so we will see.

Reece James (£5.0m) starts again for Chelsea at right-back. Owners will be hoping he can keep that spot nailed down ahead of Cesar Azpilicueta (£5.8m).

On missing trio Christian Pulisic (£8.2m), Kai Havertz (£8.3m) and Thiago Silva (£5.5m), Lampard said on Thursday:

Christian Pulisic is not fit for Newcastle but he’s stepped up his training slowly. It’s been quite a problematic injury so we will stay cautious.

Kai Havertz is back, his isolation is over. He tested negative two days ago, so he’s just started training that’s more on his own to get individually some of his fitness back after two weeks at home.

Thiago Silva has just landed. He just messaged me this afternoon so he probably won’t be going to Newcastle because of the length of the journey and timings.

Antonio Rudiger (£4.5m) is Lampard’s chosen deputy for veteran centre-half Silva.

Newcastle boss Bruce appears to be setting up with a 5-4-1 system, with Chelsea set to try and break down what looks to be a low-block defence.

Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.3m) will be the Magpies’ main threat on the counter-attack, while Jacob Murphy (£4.9m) is preferred to Paraguay international Miguel Almiron (£5.7m) on the right-hand side of midfield.

“He only came back from international duty yesterday.” – Steve Bruce on Almiron

Newcastle XI (5-4-1): Darlow; Lewis, Clark, Lascelles, Fernandez, Manquillo; Saint-Maximin, S Longstaff, Hayden, J Murphy; Joelinton.

Chelsea XI (4-3-3): E Mendy; Chilwell, Zouma, Rudiger, R James; Mount, Kanté, Kovacic; Werner, Abraham, Ziyech.

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  1. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Martinez starts!

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Surprise surprise

  2. Rolls-Royce
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner owners enjoying the assist and CS point...

    1. PapaWengzz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      No CS point

  3. Underdogs11
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    This Werner-thing is giving me a headache. i bet if I took him out he would start scoring like crazy.

    But bamford, vardy, dcl looks the best combo now right? Or bamf, vardy, kane if you have more money.

    1. ivantys
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Would say vardy, kane, watkins

      1. Underdogs11
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        So a Grealish + watkins double up?

        1. ivantys
          • 3 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Would say yes, they have very good fixtures coming up and they are both cheap. It also covers whatever goals villa scores.

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner goal offside

    VAR check

  5. Bennyboy1907
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    As of now who can we say is the best Chelsea asset to bring in after the Spurs game next GW?

  6. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner goal
    Ziyech assist

    Disallowed

  7. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    G Werner
    A Ziyech

    ....offside

    1. Hazz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      and Werner now subbed.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Damage mitigation for non-owners

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner subbed

  9. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    TImo could have had 4 today lol

    1. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      That's how he rolls

    2. Goodricke
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      how many points do you get for goals you could have had?

  10. jwong23
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What a pass from Ziyech

  11. Flair
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner captainers made the right decision

    1. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Haha don't rub it in

      1. Flair
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        I don't have him lol

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lol

  12. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    On another day Werner hauls massively. Non owner here, got away with 5 there.

    1. CheesyZoot
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This exactly

    2. mixology
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed

    3. Free Hat
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Very lucky indeed.

    4. Hulk Smash
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Agree as a non owner

  13. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Hard not to chuckle at Timo captainers. So unlucky.

    1. El Presidente
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Casuals

  14. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What a haul from Timo

  15. Duke Silver ☑
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Disappointing from Werner. Very frustrating to own.

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nownow. He'll do well especially since he's on pens now and chelsea get a lot.

    2. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Get used to it. Very good player but also wasteful.

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Got an assist. 6 points is better than 3.

      1. Duke Silver ☑
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Not good enough for a captain though. 🙁

      2. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Isn't it 5

  16. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Top level trolling that timing

    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      But minutes are a risk for him more than most premium assets

  17. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    James could do with a rest Frank

  18. NULL-X-VOID
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    someone put a curse on Timo today

  19. Brosstan
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Last time I ever pick a player based on consensus on here. Hakim a shite pick...

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Plz sell

    2. tafrère
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lol such a crybaby.

    3. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Told you

    4. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Grow up

    5. Utopsis
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, no bitey

    6. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Sadly it will not be the last time you dont think for yourself nor will it be the last time you complain about your own bonehead decision then blame everyone else

      1. Pukki Blinders
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Calling Ziyech owners boneheads? Lol

        1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Um I own him so the comment was more generalized for his other numerous bonehead decisions. Calm down son. Was not a knock on ziyech. Fine player. Was most certainly a knock on this fantasy legend wannabe

          1. Pukki Blinders
            • 4 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Fine player but not for me in fpl. I don’t even own him so why would I need to calm down lol

            1. MYNAMEISBigtopmark.sman
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Holy cow. Do you even read comments before you respond? I never once said he was a bad pick nor that you owned him. I am seriously questioning your intelligence now though. Cue irrelevant response

    7. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Casual move to just follow the stream

  20. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Not watched the game but Werner captainer here, how did he look? Looks like he could of had a few goals on another day?

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Unlucky I suppose. Could have gotten more for sure.

    3. Animo et Fide
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Could easily have had a hat trick, 2 of the chances he'd be very annoyed at missing

    4. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Should have had 2/3 - finishing wasn't great and Newcastle were bad, but I'll take the assist. What's the plan with the mixed fixtures ahead - keeping or selling?

  21. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Werner owners could have had a monster score today

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      This seems to be a theme with him though.

  22. Gobigorgohome
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    lol wtf Chilwell

  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Mount misses a sitter

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not really a siiter but ok

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Sitter for mason. Top talent

    2. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Not a sitter, but should do better

  24. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    mount almost stole away the 3 bonus

  25. TomSaints
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Late Ziyech goal and this is pretty perfect

  26. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Stop pretending to play football and lump it up to big Andy so he can wipe that CS from smug chilly owners

    1. FC Hakkebøf
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Some Chilwell owners are not smug

  27. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    What I like about Ziyech is that he is probably the most important of all Chelsea's attackers

    1. TomSaints
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely passing eye test

  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Emerson getting ready

    1. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      nice

  29. CheesyZoot
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    1x cleanie about to be banked it seems with Emerson warming up

  30. ivantys
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell CS secured

    1. Hattrick Harry
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      It’s 10min left, not secured

    2. AzzaroMax99
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      He’s out?

      1. ivantys
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah emersen was already ready