Fabian Hurzeler hopes Welbeck ‘can take a break on Sunday’ against former club | OneFootball

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·29 August 2026

Fabian Hurzeler hopes Welbeck ‘can take a break on Sunday’ against former club

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Fabian Hurzeler has thanked Danny Welbeck for his service to Albion, but hopes the Chelsea striker has a day off when he faces his old club on Sunday.

According to TheArgus.co.uk, the Albion head coach praised Welbeck’s personality and influence, saying the forward helped him on and off the pitch and that he is grateful for it.


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The 35-year-old scored 51 goals in 202 appearances for Albion in all competitions from 2020 to his switch to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Welbeck opened his Chelsea account in the midweek Carabao Cup win over Luton at Stamford Bridge.

Albion head to Chelsea on Sunday aiming to build on their impressive opening weekend win over Aston Villa.

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