World Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea applauds after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Cesar Azpilicueta well rested because Spain were not bothered

Chelsea: Denmark misused Andreas Christensen in 4-2-3-1 midfield

Chelsea player ratings: Gary Cahill does it again, as does Michy Batshuayi

Chelsea: Four in England and Belgium starting XI’s, Fabregas not impressed

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Victor Moses of Nigeria is challenge by Luka Modric of Croatia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Croatia and Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Victor Moses is first Chelsea player out of the World Cup, because football

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 24: Gary Cahill of England warms up prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Panama at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 24, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Cesar Azpilicueta, Gary Cahill still waiting for their World Cup debut

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 23: Michy Batshuayi of Belgium celebrates after scoring during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Tunisia at Spartak Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea should not be content with Michy Batshuayi being a Belgium sub

VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Kenneth Omeruo of Nigeria during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Iceland at Volgograd Arena on June 22, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Victor Moses, Kenneth Omeruo led Nigeria on either side of the ball

YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: Andre Carrillo of Peru is challenged by Paul Pogba of France, Olivier Giroud of France, and Ngolo Kante of France during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Peru at Ekaterinburg Arena on June 21, 2018 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea: N’Golo Kante, Olivier Giroud adapt their usual roles in France win

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Antonio Conte, Manager of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St. James Park on May 13, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Chelsea must resist the shiny objects of the World Cup’s breakout stars

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Eden Hazard of Belgium looks on following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Panama at Fisht Stadium on June 18, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Eden Hazard gave Belgium the chance to liven up in second half

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Victor Moses of Nigeria is challenge by Luka Modric of Croatia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Croatia and Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Victor Moses may have to fly solo to set the example for Nigeria

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea collects the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Predictions for Chelsea’s Belgium and England contingent in Group G action

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: Branislav Ivanovic of Serbia is challenged by Johan Venegas of Costa Rica during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Costa Rica and Serbia at Samara Arena on June 17, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Serbia still enjoying Branislav Ivanovic’s passion as Chelsea once did

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Olivier Giroud of France runs with the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between France and Australia at Kazan Arena on June 16, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Chelsea player ratings in the first Blue day of World Cup 2018

NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 01: N'Golo Kante of France in action during the International Friendly match between France and Italy at Allianz Riviera Stadium on June 1, 2018 in Nice, France. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Predictions for the Blues from France, Argentina, Denmark, Nigeria

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Gary Cahill of England scores his sides first goal during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea’s Lions and Super Eagles: Gary Cahill stands tallest in friendly

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea applauds after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Cesar Azpilicueta earned his call-up, deserves more minutes

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Gary Cahill of Chelsea and Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford in action during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on February 5, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chelsea: Anyone surprised by Cahill’s call-up has not been paying attention

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Victor Moses of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on April 19, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Chelsea quartet of past, present and future in Nigeria’s World Cup squad

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Cesc Fabregas, Marcos Alonso and Olivier Giroud of Chelsea looks dejected during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on April 8, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Crunch time: Chelsea players making a last-ditch effort for a World Cup spot

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: A dejected Cesc Fabregas of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on February 5, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

World Cup is one more factor threatening Chelsea’s already fragile campaign

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 25: The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed the Preliminary Draw of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia at The Konstantin Palace on July 25, 2015 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

7 Chelsea stars could square off when England face Belgium at the World Cup

Nigeria's midfielder Victor Moses (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup African zone group B qualifying football match between Nigeria and Algeria at the Akwa Ibom State Stadium in Uyo on November 12, 2016. / AFP / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP/Getty Images)

Victor Moses and Mikel John Obi score howlers for Nigeria in win (Video)

Jul 4, 2015; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; England players and bench personnel pose with their medals after their victory over Germany in the third place match of the FIFA 2015 Women

Chelsea FC Ladies And England’s Pride

Jun 27, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; England midfielder Jill Scott (8) celebrates with teammates after defeating Canada in the quarterfinals of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium. England won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Chelsea FC’s English Ladies World Cup Dream

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Chelsea FC Ladies March On

Diego Costa Determined To Atone For Spain World Cup Disappointment