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N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek on their visit to the United States
The Blues will be without N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek on their visit to the United States, while David Moyes has clarified that Declan Rice won't be sold this summer
Chelsea will be without Ruben Loftus-Cheek and N'Golo Kante on visit
Chelsea will be without Ruben Loftus-Cheek and N'Golo Kante on visit
After last season was disrupted by takeover talk and government sanctions, those associated with Chesea will anticipate better from their group in 2022-23.
The Blues have invested vigorously since their Champions League win in 2021, albeit last term they were a distant third in the battle for the Premier League title race. The onus will be on Thomas Tuchel and his players to improve in the area of staying up with the blistering rhythm set by Manchester City and Liverpool.
However, right now, the squad doesn't seem prepared to do so. Defensive reinforcements have still not been procured following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, while the signings of Raheem Sterling and Raphinha are still not over the line despite empowering reports.
Team to miss pre-season visit
Chelsea pair N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will both miss the club's pre-season outing to the United States because of their Covid-19 inoculation status.
The Blues made a beeline for the States on Saturday, where they will participate in an instructional course and play three cordial matches against Club America, Charlotte and Arsenal. Be that as it may, Tuchel's plans will be disrupted by the absence of several key midfielders.
As per the UK government's website, most completely inoculated unfamiliar citizens can enter the US. Authorities will acknowledge any Covid antibody endorsed for crisis use by the World Health Organization or the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Chelsea fans will be boosted by the arrival of Ben Chilwell after his drawn out cutback, while Christian Pulisic will be the star fascination as the United States international returns to his nation of origin.
West Ham United manager David Moyes has emphasized the club's assurance to keep hold of Declan Rice.
The England international has been much of the time connected with Manchester United and Chelsea. Rice was a Blues fan as a youngster and was on the club's books prior to being released. At West Ham he has formed into one of the most amazing midfielders in the Premier League.
Moyes has suggested previously that a proposal of £150 million might should be stopped before the Hammers consider a sale and he's made it clear the club won't be engaging any offers for their star entertainer this summer.
"No bids," he said when asked on the off chance that there has been any approaches. "We wouldn't be taking any, at any rate. We've said up and down he's not available to be purchased."
Raphinha avoided with regard to Leeds visit
A transfer for Raphinha appears to edge closer, as Leeds pursued the choice to avoid the Brazil international with regards to their impending pre-season visit.
Chelsea have for quite some time been connected with the winger and reports surfaced suggesting an expense had been concurred with Leeds for his signature. In any case, Barcelona are also in the edge, meaning a transfer back-and-forth is progressing for the capable 25-year-old.
Leeds are playing in Australia during pre-season and will be quick to keep away from any distractions after the club pursued the choice to sell star midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Leaving Raphinha at home would demonstrate a switch is close and the Blues will be confident on making him a vital piece of their patched up assault this summer.
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