After again to again Premier League defeats in opposition to Fulham and Ipswich City, Chelsea will look to bounce again on matchday 20 of the Premier League on Saturday, January 4th, at 15:00 UK time. Their first match of 2025 sees the Blues go to Selhurst Park to tackle Crystal Palace.
Enzo Maresca may ring in quite a lot of modifications after he made some rotations to the workforce in opposition to Ipswich within the final match. Here’s a have a look at how the workforce may line-up in opposition to the Eagles on Saturday.
Goalkeeper – Robert Sanchez is more likely to exchange Filip Jorgensen between the sticks. The Danish goalkeeper acquired a uncommon Premier League begin within the earlier Chelsea fixture.
Defenders – Reece James was on the bench at Portman Highway however may very well be handed his first begin in a number of weeks in opposition to Crystal Palace. The Chelsea captain is anticipated to start out at proper again, whereas Marc Cucurella could proceed on the left facet. Within the coronary heart of the backline, Levi Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo may accomplice as soon as once more with Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana injured.
Neto and Jackson to start out
Midfielders – Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo haven’t rested since a while and are unlikely to be excluded from the beginning eleven in opposition to Crystal Palace both. The South American stars would possibly play within the double pivot as soon as extra.
Cole Palmer has scored Chelsea’s solely aim of their earlier 180 minutes of soccer and would be the favorite to start out because the quantity 10. Jadon Sancho may additionally retain his place on the left flank, with £54 million star Pedro Neto anticipated to return to the fore, thereby changing Noni Madueke on the appropriate wing.
Ahead – Christopher Nkunku led the road in opposition to Ipswich City however didn’t make any noteworthy influence. The Frenchman may return to the bench with Nicolas Jackson presumably coming in as an alternative.
Right here is how the Blues are more likely to look on paper.
