Feet first for Blues ace Ballack
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack faces two weeks out after undergoing surgery on both feet, the German football federation have announced.
Scolari calm despite injury storm
Luiz Felipe Scolari faces an injury crisis ahead of Saturday lunchtime's clash with Middlesbrough - but the Chelsea boss remains unflustered.
Terry back for under-strength Blues
Chelsea are ravaged by injuries ahead of their trip to The Riverside to face Middlesbrough in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime.
Three Lions fear no-one - Lampard
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard insists Fabio Capello's England troops have nothing to fear now when they next face the European heavyweights.
Drogba happy to stay at Chelsea
Didier Drogba insists he is happy at Chelsea despite admitting he has wanted to leave every year since he joined the Blues.
Mancienne set for shock Blues debut
Chelsea and England centre-back Michael Mancienne could be handed a shock role at the heart of the Blues defence due to their injury crisis.
Prem duo track wantaway Blues star
Fulham and West Ham have been alerted to Michael Mancienne's availability after the defender revealed he is considering his future at Chelsea.
Terry: Duo can play together
John Terry is adamant the Frank Lampard-Steven Gerrard conundrum is trotted out as a lame excuse when England do not play well.
Cech to miss crunch qualifier
The Czech Football Association have confirmed that Petr Cech will miss their 2010 World Cup qualifying clash with Slovenia on Wednesday.
Africa award nominees named
Amr Zaki, Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and Emmanuel Adebayor are all in the running for the 2008 African Footballer of the Year award.
Better Petr on Czech wish list
Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech has suffered a fitness scare ahead of his country's World Cup qualifying Group Three clash with Slovenia.
Bierhoff hopes Ballack can play
Oliver Bierhoff has admitted Germany will miss captain Michael Ballack if he is not fit for their World Cup qualifier with Wales on Wednesday.
Drogba admits concentration worries
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba admits that he, like the majority of players, struggles to maintain full focus during matches.
Starlet hints at Chelsea exit
Chelsea youngster Michael Mancienne has conceded he may be forced to leave Stamford Bridge in a bid to further his career.
Gerrard: I can work it out with Lamps
Steven Gerrard has vowed to work hard to make his England partnership with Frank Lampard work, although he admits he may have to move position.
