This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their Premier League match with Everton. This will focus on the recent starters for the team and the most up-to-date team news available following Enzo Maresca’s pre-match press conference. This is a crucial match for the Blues who have quickly gone from the top of the world to four matches without a win, including defeats to Leeds and Atalanta. With the Toffees and a half-dozen teams breathing down their necks for a place in the top five, this is a must-win outing for the world champions.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup & Team News vs Everton
How Chelsea Have Lined Up Recently
Rob Sanchez is the go-to man in goal, having played every match since the last Carabao Cup round against Wolves. The back line has been changing to account for fitness and form with Marc Cucurella, Wes Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, and Reece James all starting in defensive spots.
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James has also stepped forward to play in the midfield pairing, where Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Andrey Santos have all had run-outs recently. Enzo has pushed forward when needed to the attacking midfielder spot where Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer have come in to play as well.
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Pedro Neto, Estevao, Alejandro Garnacho, and Jamie Gittens are fighting for minutes on the wings with Neto currently preferred on the right side following the Brazilian youngster’s poor night at Leeds. Liam Delap, Marc Guiu, Neto, and Pedro have all occupied the striker spot.
Chelsea Recent Form & Tactics
Maresca starts out in a 4-2-3-1 that adapts when in and out of possession, depending on the opposition. Often one member of the pivot pushes up into the space around the box to join the attacking midfielder or the pivot stays the same with one of the full-backs drifting in to occupy dangerous areas. Out of possession structures can focus on high pressing with a relatively high line leaving them prone to transitions.
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After an incredible run that saw the team lose just once in twelve with a strong defensive record, the team are now on a run of no wins in four. They have lost to Leeds and Atalanta in pretty convincing manner with only one clean sheet in that spell. They were also kept scoreless by Bournemouth, the first time they’ve failed to net a goal since the opening day of the campaign agaisnt Crystal Palace.
Chelsea Team News
According to PremierInjuries there are a number of absences to contend with for the manager. Caicedo is serving the last match of his Premier League suspension. Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Mykhailo Mudryk, Delap, and Romeo Lavia are also ruled out.
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There are some doubts over Palmer as the coach said he was feeling mixed after the last training session. In addition, James has played twice in the week already and there are doubts over whether he can start a third match in the space of a week. Badiashile started at the weekend but has been eased in and could be saved for the cup match.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Everton
GK – Rob Sanchez
LB – Marc Cucurella
CB – Trevoh Chalobah
CB – Wes Fofana
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Andrey Santos
DM – Enzo Fernandez
W – Alejandro Garnacho
AM – Cole Palmer
W – Pedro Neto
ST – Joao Pedro
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