Chelsea take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League after the international break.
Enzo Maresca‘s men will head into the game with confidence after beating Liverpool 2-1 last time out.
Estevao Willian scored Chelsea’s winning goal that day and will be one of the Blues’ danger men at the City Ground on Saturday. Estevao has had the flu but was recently spotted in Brazil training so should be available for the Forest clash.
As well as the 18-year-old, Forest will also have to be wary of Facundo Buonanotte. In fact, some at the club may be even more worried about him.
Faunco Buonanotte before Chelsea against Brentford in the Premier League.
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Chelsea signing Facundo Buonanotte has already scored against Nottingham Forest
While Estevao has not had the chance to yet, Buonanotte has already punished Forest in the past.
His record versus Forest is quite good, with the attacking midfielder having scored two goals in four appearances against them.
His last goal came in the previous Premier League season during a 2-2 draw. Buonanotte scored a late equaliser for Leicester to ensure that the points would be shared.
Whether Buonanotte is able to deliver against Forest once again or not, it is a match that Chelsea really should be winning.
The hosts’ form has been dire under Ange Postecoglou, who is already at risk of losing his job.
Sean Dyche could replace Postecoglou, with the 54-year-old not managing anyone at the moment.
If Buonanotte and Estevao run riot at the City Ground, you suspect that Postecoglou will be in trouble.
Estevao Willian celebrates scoring for Chelsea in the Premier League against Liverpool.
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Why Facundo Buonanotte is likely to start at City Ground
Cole Palmer is still injured and not expected to be back in time for the Forest game. In fact, it is thought that Palmer will miss Chelsea’s next four fixtures in all competitions.
It means Buonanotte is likely to start in the No.10 position when the Blues take on Forest this weekend.
After what the Argentina international has done to them in the past, it is not a sight that Forest will want to see. That being said, they will at least be glad that it is not Palmer starting there.