Chelsea FC: These are all of the Chelsea players selected for November 2021 international duty

For the third month in a row, and the last time until March, it’s international duty.

In recent times, this short break of domestic football divides opinion. Some loathe it, others don’t seem to mind seeing the best players of a particular nation play twice in a week.

As domestic football fans of the Premier League and Championship take a short break after an exhilarating start to the season, the work continues for those lucky enough to be picked by their nation.

Chelsea enter the last international break of 2021 top of the Premier League, and despite their disappointing draw against Sean Dyche’s Burnley on Saturday, they remain three points ahead of closest challengers Liverpool, who suffered their first defeat of the season to West Ham.

In what may be a good chance to reset, and refocus for the blues, here’s every Chelsea player on international duty.

Thiago Silva - Brazil

Chelsea’s veteran defender Thiago Silva will be jetting off to link-up with the Brazil team.

The South American’s will first play host to Colombia on Friday, November 12 before travelling just under 3,000 kilometres to face bitter rivals Argentina in a crucial World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, November 16.

Ben Chilwell, Mason Mount & Reece James - England

Three of Chelsea’s star men will represent England this week, and next week.

Reece James is in the form of his life for the west London club right now, and many expect him to start at least one of the two games England have.

England play Albania this Friday, November 12 and then travel to face group I whipping boys San Marino on Monday, November 15. Despite the travel, and quick turnaround for England, these are two games they will win comfortably.

Mount’s role in the team may be under threat as Emile Smith-Rowe’s scintillating form for Arsenal has rightfully earned him a call-up whilst Chilwell will most likely start at least one of the two games, as per Southgate’s selection policy we’ve seen post-Euros.

Andreas Christensen - Denmark

After finding a regular place in a back 3 for Thomas Tuchel, Andreas Christensen has had a mini career revival, after seemingly being out of their plans not long ago.

After playing a starring role for Denmark, in a bitter sweet tournament for them, Christensen will meet up with his fellow Danes as they face the Faroe Islands on Friday, November 12 and Scotland on Monday, November 15.

Despite the Scots proving to be tougher opponents these days, Denmark will hope to continue their 100% record in group F, in an astonishing run in a group that has yet to see them concede.

Having already qualified for the Qatar World Cup, will the Danes take their foot off the gas, or look to build on their incredible run?

N’golo Kante - France

Chelsea’s star man in the middle will meet up with the French squad as they prepare to face Kazakhstan on Saturday, November 13 and then travel to Finland on Tuesday, November 16.

France will look to continue their unbeaten record in group D and the World Champions will be everyone’s favourite’s for their two upcoming games.

Kai Havertz and Antonio Rudiger - Germany

Injury to Timo Werner means just two of Chelsea’s stars are playing for Germany this international break.

Rudiger, who has had an exceptional time under Tuchel will hope to keep his place in the side for the Germans whilst youngster Kai Havertz faces stiff competition from Bayer Leverkusen’s 18-year-old wonderkid Florian Wirtz, whose performances in the Bundesliga saw him crowned September Player of the Month.

Germany face Lichtenstein on Thursday, November 11 and conclude their games for 2021 away against Armenia on Sunday, November 14. Unbeaten in group J, and dropping just two points so far, Germany will expect routine wins this coming week.

Jorginho - Italy

Euro 2020 winner and UEFA best men’s player Jorginho keeps his place in the Italy squad.

The Italians face Switzerland on Friday, November 12 and Northern Ireland on Monday, November 15.

Top of the group and unbeaten thus far, Italy will face a stern test on Friday before facing slightly weaker opponents in Northern Ireland, who have only won 1 of their 6 games in group C.

Edouard Mendy - Senegal

Arguably the most in-form goalkeeper in world football, Mendy will link up with the likes of Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly as Senegal face Togo on Thursday, November 11 and then host Congo on Sunday, November 14.

Cesar Azpilicueta - Spain

Chelsea’s captain and current longest serving player, Cesar Azpilicueta, referred to simply as ‘Dave’ by the majority of Chelsea fans, will look to help Spain’s World Cup hopes as they face Greece on Thursday, November 11 and then play Sweden in Madrid on Sunday, November 14.

Spain’s game against Sweden is all the more important as the Swedes top group B, with Greece right on Spain’s tail in third. Whilst a win for Greece wouldn’t see them overtake Spain, it would put them a point behind the former World Champions, and in a week’s time, Spain could be in third place.

Christian Pulisic - USA

Having been linked with Genoa recently, who are managed by former Chelsea frontman Andriy Shevchenko, Pulisic will be hoping to prove his worth to Tuchel. Dubbed ‘Captain America’ by Chelsea fans, Pulisic’s USA will take on Mexico on Saturday, November 13 and then travel to Jamaica on Tuesday, November 16.