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 successful methods at Stamford Bridge. A large hunch in kind has seen the Blues slip to seventh place within the standings however with solely some extent to make up between themselves and a high 4 berth, Champions League qualification remains to be on the playing cards.
Numerous 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 stated that, right here is how the Blues might 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 prone to be deployed within the recreation 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, nevertheless, would possibly retain his place on the left hand aspect of the backline.
Trevoh Chalobah is the newest casualty in a protracted checklist for Chelsea and he could possibly be changed at centre again by Tosin Adarabioyo. Levi Colwill is prone 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 position towards Aston Villa, which value 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-known 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 appropriate winger.
Ahead – With Marc Guiu and Nicolas Jackson injured, Christopher Nkunku looks as if the inevitable selection for Enzo Maresca because the chief of his line.
Right here is how the Blues might look on paper.
