After returning to successful methods within the Premier League in opposition to Wolverhampton Wanderers final weekend at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea go to the Etihad Stadium to tackle defending champions Manchester Metropolis on matchday 23 of the English high flight.
The Blues misplaced in opposition to the Sky Blues of their first outing of the 2024/25 season however with each groups going via loads within the final 5 months, Enzo Maresca’s aspect will fancy their possibilities of overcoming Pep Guardiola’s males this night with the Cityzens coming into the sport off the again of a 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain that has put them getting ready to group stage elimination from the Champions League.
Right here is how Chelsea might line up for the sport.
Goalkeeper – Robert Sanchez shouldn’t be enjoying his finest soccer in between the sticks however may retain his place in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
Defenders – Trevoh Chalobah was good on the again in opposition to Wolves final weekend and consequently, he may hold his place within the coronary heart of the again 4. Due to this fact, Tosin Adarabioyo will be the sacrificial pawn to make method for the now match Levi Colwill.
The complete backs are unlikely to alter with Reece James and Marc Cucurella anticipated to play on the fitting and left, respectively.
Fernandez in midfield, Sancho on the left wing
Midfielders – Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor graced a uncommon Premier League begin final weekend with an help however may return to the bench in opposition to Manchester Metropolis with Chelsea’s report signing, the £107 million man Enzo Fernandez, probably coming in. The Argentine worldwide is more likely to pair with Moises Caicedo within the double pivot in midfield.
Cole Palmer, alternatively, may retain his place because the attacking midfielder in opposition to his former employers. Noni Madueke may characteristic on the fitting wing with a return to the crew on the playing cards for Jadon Sancho, forward of Pedro Neto.
Ahead – Nicolas Jackson might be in a race in opposition to time to show himself with Christopher Nkunku performing rather well in restricted minutes. The Senegalese worldwide may nonetheless be handed a begin in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, nonetheless, because the striker.
Here’s a take a look at Chelsea’s attainable eleven on paper.
