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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. Zimo
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 4 months ago

    Chilwell on 2 baps. Noice

  2. @persecuted_by_mods
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Federico Fernandez has had one of the all time worst defensive performances today, truly terrible

      1. Boss Hogg
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Nowhere near.

        Sol Campbell vs West Ham when he went home at half time?

        That Sunderland game when they scored 3 own goals in the first half?

        Titus Bramble. Every other Saturday?

        1. BoleynWin
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          I was at that game at Upton Park where Sol had the meltdown, I’m sitting here chuckling on the train home at the memories of it. Pure nostalgia.

          Cheers for that.

    • ZeBestee
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 4 months ago

      Lampard subs off Werner instead of Abraham/Mount. Clueless.

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

        Werner probs would have been rested today if Puli wasn't injured.... so yeh, clueless Frank

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

          He was playing very well, why sub him off?

          1. Vlekz
              3 years, 4 months ago

              It's a won game. Players need to be protected

            • CheesyZoot
              • 4 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              Lol

            • Grounderz
              • 12 Years
              3 years, 4 months ago

              You are clueless, mate.

        2. Slitherene
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          You seem clueless. Watching the match?

        3. JJeyy
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Werner been the worst of those three mentioned and fatigued, so good sub

      2. Captain Vantastic™
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Chilwell cs locked!

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

          But risk of losing a bap, I guess...

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

        Chilwell subbed

      4. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        You can't expect Ziyech to score points every game. I bought him in for Son and new the risks. He could haul next game and there's even time left in this game.

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

          Stay positive, lol!

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

          He’s not going to haul often, he’s an assist the assister

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

            Not all lol, check his record.

      5. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Chilwell subbed

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

        Concede now!!!

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

        OK, now Newcastle can score

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

        Come on Newcastle now you can score 😆

      9. Niho992
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Newcastle goal please NOW !

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

          Ah ah ah

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

          Never going to happen

          Newcastle are trash

      10. AnfieldLad
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Both my players off

        Chilwell + Werner owners - happy ?

        Could’ve been so much more but I’m relatively happy

      11. Jack Burton
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Lovely Chilwell

      12. Captain Vantastic™
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Would love a Caroll goal now

      13. BobbyDoesNotLook
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Chillwell banked! Now Newcastle for a jammy goal or two 😀

      14. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Emerson gets relieved from his rest

      15. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Tammy red and James og please.

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

          Who owns Tammy?

          1. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            Dunno. On 3 baps though

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

            CaSualS

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

              Wow! What a witty statement - think that up all on your own or did you need help? I didn't realise 5 year olds played 😉

              You'll go far. In fact, you've probably already arrived 🙂

      16. WVA
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        FFS Chilwell owners incredibly lucky

        1. how now brown cow
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          You're on one today

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

          Uh

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

          Newcastle ain’t scoring so it don’t matter

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

          Stop whining. He has been a brillant pick for a while now.

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

          I would say unlucky since he might miss out on baps now

        6. Forza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          He's been lucky with attacking returns but Chelsea's defensive solidity is not luck.

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

        Chilwell on 2 baps but very precarious. Wouldn't mind if Chelsea conceded now.

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

        1 or 2 more BAPs please Reece.

        (Mendy on bonus with just the 1 save!)

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

          Need a goal from him. Loyal owner for 6 GWs.

      19. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Cmon Ziyech grab a goal lad

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

        Now you have my permission to concede

      21. HashAttack
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Late Zouma goal please

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

          Into his own net yes

      22. Babelcopter
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Newcastle such a horrible team. It’s mystery why Steve Bruce keeps getting chances to coach at this level.

      23. Rash
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Wipe out that cleanie!

      24. Slitherene
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Chilwell to lose his BAPS probably.

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

          Why?

      25. Begbie.
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Need to fund Bellerin to Chilwell

        A) Kane to Werner
        B) Son to Ziyech

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

          See how Spurs play against City

        2. Tokyo Locomotive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Even with bad fixtures Kane will smash Werner.

      26. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Who gets the winning goal bonus when the winning goal is an own goal?

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

          Nobody

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

          Fernandez. He's buzzing.

      27. Top Lad Dakes.
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 4 months ago

        Robbo to Chilwell probably would’ve been worth -4...

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

          Not when Robbo will get assist and 3 baps.

          1. Top Lad Dakes.
            • 7 Years
            3 years, 4 months ago

            We can hope pal

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

        Wow, Carroll not scored in the prem for 2 and a half years, mental

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

          Elite

        2. Traction Engine Foot
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 4 months ago

          Due

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

            U-Haul is well overdue

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

          Not surprising when you see him play

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

          Yeah, you would think. Waste of good grass. Still haven't forgiven him for the waste of DGW TC 😉