This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their Premier League clash with Leeds United. This will focus on some recent lineup decisions and the most updated team news as the manager is forced to juggle the suspension of Moises Caicedo and some niggling injuries and fitness doubts following a hectic week with some big matches. Following the draw with Arsenal at the weekend the Blues are still 6 points off the league leaders and need to get as many wins as possible to keep pace with them.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup & Team News vs Leeds United for Premier League Tie
How Chelsea Have Lined Up Recently
Robert Snachez has been the main choice in goal and could remain as such until Cardiff. Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, and Marc Cucurella have been the back four of choice. Reece James started at right-back against Burnley before moving to defensive midfield in the following fixtures.
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James has often partnered Moises Caicedo in the pivot. Enzo Fernandez was with Andrey Santos for one of these games, and that could be the pairing we see here, depending on the Argentine’s fitness. Enzo has most recently been pushed forward into the number ten spot with Joao Pedro also playing there if he’s not needed up front.
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Jamie Gittens, Pedro Neto, Estevao, and Alejandro Garnacho share the minutes out wide with Neto getting a run at false nine against Barcelona. The othr striker option is Liam Delap, making up one of the three people to start up front for the Blues over the past week and a bit.
Chelsea Recent Form & Tactics
The setup against the bigger opponents has focused on a more energetic press and a faster attacking approach. It is likely that the setup will be very different here with a slower, more controlled approach to break down their opponents, particularly without Caicedo to shield the back line and some tired legs from the last two matches. The 4-2-3-1 is more likely to shift into a 3-1 base or a 2-3 base with more players pushed forward into something like a diamond, as opposed to the box midfield.
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Chelsea are on a very strong run without a single defeat in their last seven outings. In fact, they’ve lost just one in 12 with a shock defeat to Sunderland being their only one since the defeat to Brighton back in September. Conceding just one in their last four and scoring at a strong rate, the team are on the upswing with momentum behind them, something that could be put to an end at Elland Road.
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