Chelsea have misplaced their three matches in all competitions and host Southampton this night within the Premier League as they bid to get again to profitable methods at Stamford Bridge. An enormous droop in type has seen the Blues slip to seventh place within the standings however with solely a degree to make up between themselves and a high 4 berth, Champions League qualification continues to be on the playing cards.
Quite a few accidents throughout departments will drive Enzo Maresca into ringing in some adjustments to his title, with two anticipated from their defeat to Aston Villa on the weekend. Having mentioned that, right here is how the Blues could line-up versus the Saints.
Goalkeeper – Robert Sanchez’s poor shows appear to have relegated him behind Filip Jorgensen within the pecking order with the Dane more likely to be deployed within the sport tonight.
Defenders – Malo Gusto could possibly be changed by Reece James at proper again after the Chelsea captain was employed in midfield towards Villa. Marc Cucurella, nonetheless, would possibly retain his place on the left hand aspect of the backline.
Trevoh Chalobah is the most recent casualty in a protracted listing for Chelsea and he could possibly be changed at centre again by Tosin Adarabioyo. Levi Colwill is more likely to pair with the previous Fulham star within the coronary heart of the defensive quartet.
Sancho on the wing, Nkunku up entrance
Midfielders – Enzo Fernandez performed in a sophisticated function towards Aston Villa, which price Chelsea on the transition. Due to this fact, they Argentine worldwide would possibly return to that includes within the double pivot, subsequent to a well-recognized face, Moises Caicedo. Cole Palmer would be the favorite to function because the quantity 10.
Jadon Sancho would possibly are available on the left wing, whereas Pedro Neto is anticipated to maintain his place within the line-up as the fitting winger.
Ahead – With Marc Guiu and Nicolas Jackson injured, Christopher Nkunku looks as if the inevitable alternative for Enzo Maresca because the chief of his line.
Right here is how the Blues could look on paper.
