Chelsea will probably be seeking to make it 5 wins in a row throughout all competitions once they welcome Sunderland to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.
The Blues are brimming with confidence following their routine 5-1 win in opposition to 10-man Ajax within the Champions League, stretching their current type to 4 wins on the trot.
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Earlier than embarking on their European outing, Chelsea put Nottingham Forest to the sword, selecting up a 3-0 win at Metropolis Floor, which price Ange Postecoglou his job simply 18 minutes after the full-time whistle.
So as to add gloss to their current type, Chelsea will even tackle Sunderland with a comparatively match squad after coming by means of the Champions League outing unscathed.
Nevertheless, the Blues will nonetheless be with out seven gamers for this weekend’s residence conflict.
How Chelsea may line up
Enzo Maresca is anticipated to ring the adjustments after fielding a closely rotated beginning XI for the Champions League conflict in opposition to Ajax.
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Robert Sanchez is poised to reclaim his spot between the sticks, with a couple of adjustments anticipated to be made in defence.
Malo Gusto’s suspension means Reece James will captain the Blues at proper again.
After getting his first-ever Chelsea aim in opposition to Forest, Josh Acheampong may return to the backline alongside Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella, who acquired a much-needed relaxation at Ajax.
Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez had been taken off early in midweek and may anchor the midfield.
Chelsea’s £40 million ahead Alejandro Garnacho was an unused substitute in opposition to Ajax and could possibly be named within the beginning XI this weekend.
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Regardless of being pipped to the person of the match award by Jamie Gittens, Estevao could possibly be rewarded for his blistering efficiency in midweek with a spot within the beginning XI on the weekend.
, so he may slot in at quantity 10, whereas Pedro Neto is recalled on the correct flank.
and is “very shut” to a first-team return, however Joao Pedro ought to proceed to guide the road for Chelsea this weekend.