Chelsea are preparing for a game against Everton this weekend after what has been a poor week for Liam Rosenior.
The Blues were knocked out of the Champions League by PSG, losing 8-2 on aggregate, including a 3-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge in the second leg. Furthermore, in between the two defeats, they also lost to Newcastle in the league.
Chelsea now sit sixth in the Premier League table, one point off Liverpool in fifth, and they will be desperate to get back to winning ways, especially to ease some of the pressure on Rosenior.
They face a tough Everton side at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday evening, in what could be a crucial game for the Blues. Here is how we predict Chelsea will line up…
Acheampong comes into the Chelsea defence
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GK – Robert Sanchez – Sanchez will be desperate to improve after conceding three goals against PSG on Wednesday night.
LB – Marc Cucurella – Cucurella keeps his spot on the left as he expects to start when he is fit and available.
CB – Tosin Adarabioyo – With both Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah dealing with injuries. Tosin takes the centre-back spot.
CB – Josh Acheampong – Seeing as Jorell Hato struggled against PSG, Rosenior could bring Acheampong in to change things up on Saturday.
RB – Malo Gusto – Gusto is dealing with a minor knock, but he is expected to be fit and available for Saturday’s game.
Fernandez drops into the deeper role
CDM – Moises Caicedo – Caicedo is expecting to start yet again, although his form under Rosenior isn’t indicative of last year under Maresca.
CDM – Enzo Fernandez – Fernandez drops back to the defensive role to allow Cole Palmer to play in the central role.
CAM – Cole Palmer –Palmer will hope to make a big impact against Everton at the weekend, as Rosenior will be relying on him.
Joao Pedro looks to get back to scoring ways
LW – Pedro Neto – Neto struggled against PSG, but with Jamie Gittens injured, he keeps his place in the starting XI.
RW – Estevao – Estevao comes back into the starting XI to try and make an impact in attack for the Blues.
ST – Joao Pedro – Pedro will go into this game hoping to score his 15th Premier League goal of the season.
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