Zhirkov, Ballack and Deco to start against Porto

The Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has told the press that he will be making changes for tonights game against Porto.

John Terry and Ashley Cole to face Wolves, but what about Zhirkov?

Chelsea have finally got some good news on the injury front with both John Terry and Ashley Cole making quick recoveries from their respective injuries.

Chelsea docs still baffled by Your Zhirkov's knee!

Chelsea’s marquee signing Yuri Zhirkov is still in the dark as to when he can finally make his full debut for the Blues, and admits that no-one really knows what is causing the ongoing knee problems he has suffered with since his arrival.

Chelsea v Blackburn team news – Bosingwa, Zhirkov and Mikel out

Ray left in charge

Joe Cole to play in "dream role" at top of diamond for Chelsea

Chelsea assistant coach Ray Wilkins has revealed that Joe Cole will be making his season debut tonight in the position that he has always craved. As the front man of Carlo Ancelotti’s diamond system, just behind the two strikers, Cole will have the “fantasy” role that has always been his dream.

Zhirkov and Joe Cole to return for Chelsea against QPR

The Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti will soon have a headache if Joe Cole and Yuri Zhirkov come through unscathed after their first game of the season tonight against QPR.

Chelsea v Tottenham preview

Chelsea host Tottenham in which looks like their hardest fixture so far this season. The Blues have won five out of five this season, and have a great home record against the Lilywhites, but the games are always hard-fought, exciting games. I’ll never forget the 4-4 draw that we were all treated to the season before last.

Ancelotti – Zhirkov fitness still an issue

The Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti is still worried about the injury to new signing Yuri Zhirkov, but is hoping that he will not need surgery. The winger was picked for the Russia national team but didn’t figure in either game over the international break.

Zhirkov worried by ongoing injury – When will he make Chelsea debut?

Chelsea’s new £18m signing Yuri Zhirkov is yet to make his debut for the Blues, but has still been called up to Guus Hiddinck’s Russia squad for the World Cup Qualifiers.

Ancelotti – Chelsea are not in the market for anyone, and never were!

The Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear that for him the transfer window is closed. He is more than happy with the present squad and it was decided on his arrival that there wouldn’t be the need to strengthen the squad.