These are the Chelsea vs Everton confirmed lineups for their Premier League clash. The Blues come into this one off the back of a disappointing 8-2 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain with the potential that some players will have one eye on the upcoming international break. The Toffees have been one of the league’s worst teams at home with the Hill Dickinson Stadium not providing the bounce they hoped, this is a good chance to take advantage of a wounded opposition to earn some vital points in their own backyard.
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Chelsea vs Everton Confirmed Lineups & Team News
Chelsea Team News
According to PremierInjuries, Liam Rosenior has a lot to manage as he deals with injuries, fixture congestion, and working back some players who may not be 100% fit after some illness or setbacks. The guaranteed injuries are Levi Colwill, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, and Filip Jorgensen, while Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended indefinitely.
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Jamie Gittens was a late scratch from the squad in midweek so he could be back to play off the bench. Benoit Badiashile and Malo Gusto have been ill, the assumption is they’ll be ok to play here but depending on how sick they were they could be forced to start on the bench.
Chelsea Confirmed Lineup
Be sure to check back as this will be updated when the starting eleven is confirmed.
Everton Team News
Jack Grealish is out for the season while Tyrique George is ineligible to play against his parent club. The main issue comes in the late decisions over the first-choice centre back duo for David Moyes.
According to PremierInjuries, the manager is hoping to have James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite in the squad but there was no clarity given to whether they can start yet. Carlos Alacaraz is also projected to return but he could be held off for the international break after missing the past month.
Everton Confirmed Lineup
This will be updated when the starters and substituted bench are officially announced.
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