Chelsea taken on Pafos tonight within the Champions League, and it’s a really attention-grabbing choice for Liam Rosenior to make.
It’s sandwiched between important Premier League video games, and Pafos are one of many weaker groups we’ll play. But it’s essential to get 3 factors right here to make sure we qualify. Slipping up towards Qarabag within the Autumn has already price us. So with that in thoughts, and numerous sickness and harm considerations, who will the supervisor choose?
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Rosenior to go as robust as he can for Champions League bow
Robert Sanchez in motion for Chelsea. (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Photos)
In objective will probably be Robert Sanchez, that’s for certain. Rosenior reported that Malo Gusto was in a position to return to coaching this week, so given James wants a relaxation and Gusto wants minutes, we predict the Frenchman begins right here.
Centrally it’s a toss up – Wesley Fofana solely got here on as a sub on the weekend, so Rosenior might choose him and Trevoh Chalobah to provide us a very robust base. However don’t be stunned to see Benoit Badiashile in there both.
At left again, Jorrel Hato has been trusted by the coach to this point and will get an opportunity to proceed impressing.
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In midfield, Enzo Fernandez’s sickness means he’s seemingly out. He might do with a relaxation anyway. Andrey Santos began on the bench on the weekend so he’ll come again in right here, with Moises Caicedo additionally beginning however hopefully solely enjoying 45 minutes to an hour.
Forward of them, Joao Pedro ought to play within the gap, with Jamie Gittens on the left and Estevao on the appropriate. Liam Delap will lead the road. Cole Palmer will get a break to relaxation for the weekend’s recreation towards Crystal Palace.
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Chelsea’s massive plan for this window was to signal a defender – and whereas there have been some promising indicators early on,
Rosenior additionally spoke about being a younger supervisor – he says he’s the appropriate man for the job, no matter his age. We are going to