Chelsea will make the brief journey north of the capital to face rivals Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday’s field workplace Premier League London derby showdown.
After final weekend’s surprising 2-1 defeat in opposition to Sunderland, the Blues acquired again to successful methods with a chaotic 4-3 win in opposition to Wolverhampton Wanderers within the EFL Cup fourth spherical.
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Regardless of punching their ticket to the quarter ultimate, supervisor Enzo Maresca was left fuming with a second-half efficiency that noticed Chelsea come near relinquishing a three-goal cushion.
Whereas the Blues got here by the tie by the pores and skin of their enamel, Maresca will demand a much-improved efficiency once they go to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Chelsea are on an honest run of type in all competitions. Nevertheless, their type turns into extra shaky when the metrics are narrowed to the Premier League alone.
Maresca’s aspect have gained simply two of their final 5 league video games, and one other setback could possibly be catastrophic for his or her ambitions this season.
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How Chelsea may line up
Chelsea will face Tottenham with no recent harm points, however Maresca is predicted to make a plethora of adjustments from the aspect that confronted Wolves in midweek.
Blues skipper Reece James will reclaim his place at proper again, with Marc Cucurella returning on the left.
Nevertheless, there could possibly be adjustments on the coronary heart of the backline, with fast-rising academy expertise Josh Acheampong holding down the fort alongside Wesley Fofana.
Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez will doubtless anchor the midfield, with Jamie Gittens, Estevao, and Pedro Neto lining up within the attacking positions.
Gittens can be pushing to maintain his place forward of Alejandro Garnacho after his distinctive efficiency in opposition to Wolves, the place he bagged a brace of assists together with a aim of the match contender.
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Garnacho additionally acquired his first Premier League aim in opposition to Sunderland, however his English counterpart may get the nod this weekend.
In the meantime, Liam Delap’s much-anticipated return to motion solely lasted 26 minutes as within the win in opposition to Wolves.
He’ll serve a one-match suspension in opposition to Tottenham, leaving Joao Pedro to steer the road, determined to finish his eight-match aim drought.