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Injuries and the draining effects of momentous international matches - just two of the reasons why a squad with quality in depth is essential for a push for major honours.

The draw has been made for the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast and Ghana in the same group.

That's it - the end of internationals for 2009. It's heads down for an assault on four club competitions.

Chelsea to win by three goals or more, with your stake back if they win by two are 1.97.

Join Jason Cundy and Kerry Dixon tonight as they dissect the week's big stories while also looking forward to the Wolves game.

Reserve team goalkeeper Rhys Taylor has joined Queens Park Rangers in a temporary move until January.

Petr Cech is feeling fresh and revitalised after resting during the international break over the past two weeks.

Stamford Bridge will once again be showing live Barclays Premier League action prior to kick-off this weekend.

Chelseafc.com is offering fans the facility to watch today's pre-match press conference live on your PC.

Anyone heading to Stamford Bridge for our Barclays Premier League clash with Wolves tomorrow may appreciate the following information.

Dennis Wise is a Chelsea legend, one who will be attending the annual CPO Lunch next Friday, so we thought it a perfect time to catch up with our former captain.

Straight off the back of a defeat to Arsenal, Chelsea Ladies smashed the opposition in an eight-goal thriller at the weekend.

There are now only a few spaces left at the fundraising event Didier Drogba will be hosting on Saturday in London.

It was five in and one out among the Chelsea stars who played in Wednesday night's World Cup play-offs.

In his column this week, season ticket holder Giles Smith sinks his teeth into the subject of stadium naming, and chocolate bars.

For Carlo Ancelotti, today (Wednesday) marks the last day of training with a very reduced group of players until March.

For Chelsea's France, Portugal and Russia internationals, today (Wednesday) is the day their World Cup fates will be decided.

Chelsea's education partner is creating businesses of the future.

Daniel Sturridge, Michael Mancienne and Ryan Bertrand all played in England Under 21s' draw away to Lithuania in a European Championship qualifier.

In last week's column, Pat Nevin wrote about his and others' experiences on the recent Champions League away trip. This week the discussion continues.

James Richardson, the UK's leading reporter on Italian football who visited Cobham to interview Carlo Ancelotti, considers moves between Italy and England.

The club's official website has launched a new Chelsea toolbar which can be downloaded into your browser.

If you've not taken the opportunity to ask Carlo Ancelotti a question in Chelsea magazine yet, now is the time to think of what you would like to ask the Blues manager.

James Richardson, the man who brought Italian football into UK homes, was reacquainted with Carlo Ancelotti when he came to interview the manager recently.

It was a busy weekend for Michael Essien as he ended a qualification campaign and launched a Foundation, with a message of support from Roman Abramovich.

Michael Ballack will miss Germany's clash with Ivory Coast on Wednesday due to a slight infection in his knee.

Calling all young Blues - we need you to help design our official 2009 Chrismas card!

Chelsea Stadium Tours and Museum have won bronze in the Sports Tourism prize at the 2009 Visit London Award ceremony.

Nicolas Anelka's goal placed France in a healthy position to make the World Cup Finals after Saturday's play-off first leg.

After a big turnaround at the top of their qualification group, Nigeria, with John Mikel Obi in their side, will contest the World Cup in South Africa next summer.

A disappointing Under 18s' display resulted in a first defeat in four games, made worse by a red card for Billy Knott.

Jeffrey Bruma continued the impeccable start to his Under 21 international career.

Petr Cech took part in a football club first today by answering questions from our Facebook Fan Page in a live video stream.

Petr Cech visited his good friend and former team-mate Carlo Cudicini in hospital yesterday (Thursday).

It has been confirmed that Frank Lampard suffered a muscle tear in his left thigh while away with the England national team.

When the international players are away, it's a chance for Statman to come out and play.

Jason Cundy hosts this week's Friday Night Live alongside sports journalist Gabriele Marcotti and there's plenty to discuss.

England manager Fabio Capello has eased concerns over the fitness of John Terry ahead of Saturday's international friendly.

Chelsea have been drawn away to Charlton Athletic or Woking in the third round of the FA Youth Cup.

Petr Cech will be answering fans' questions in a direct video stream to your PC today (Friday) only on chelseafc.com.

Reserve team right-back Nana Ofori-Twumasi has today (Friday) joined Dagenham and Redbridge on a one-month loan.

Chelsea's innovative goalkeeping coach has been sharing the methods behind his madness, while congratulating Hilario on his first international call-up...

Chelsea Football Club sends our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Carlo Cudicini who has been involved in a road accident today (Thursday).

Frank Lampard will not take part in England's friendly international against Brazil in Qatar this weekend.

Of the Chelsea players yet to have their World Cup qualification fate decided, John Mikel Obi looks to have the hardest task.

With the international fixture calendar robbing us of first team football, attention turns to the reserves and Academy, where plenty has been going on.

Chelsea has established a liftshare scheme for fans, designed to reduce travel costs as well as congestion and pollution.

It was the first of the 'top three' clashes this year on Sunday and Chelsea Ladies produced a surprise start to the fixture.

There have been further announcements made regarding our Barclays Premier League game against Arsenal on Sunday 29 November.