Chelsea Predicted Lineup: Transfer Reports hint at Xabi Alonso tactical decision
Chelsea Predicted Lineup: Transfer Reports hint at Xabi Alonso tactical decision
This Chelsea predicted lineup will look ahead to their Carabao Cup second-round entry. Due to their mid-table finish the Blues aren’t in any European competitions this season and have been rewarded by getting an early outing against League One side Luton Town in the cup. The opponents were in the Premier League not too long ago but suffered multiple relegations. Xabi Alonso will have a tough task of keeping his side strong while also resting some of the first-teamers for the weekend visit of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup & Team News vs Luton Town
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Luton: Image of Luton Fans at Kenilworth
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Chelsea Recent Starters
Rob Sanchez started against Fulham on Monday with a back line of Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Jorrel Hato, and Malo Gusto in a back five. Reece James and Romeo Lavia made up a slightly unconventional midfield pairing with Morgan Rogers, Cole Palmer, and Joao Pedro as the attacking trio.
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The 3-4-2-1 setup allows for some versatility in the setup and we could see a shift to a more attacking variant against Luton with rotation and wingers coming in as wing-backs as opposed to traditional defenders. The midfield two can also be more technically focused instead of defensive focused.
Latest Team News
Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra missed the squad for Fulham due to injuries and the latest from Alonso is that neither will be ready for this one. Jordan Henderson is dealing with a broken arm he suffered at the World Cup while some like Lacroix, James, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, and Gusto came back late from the tournament and may be rested or used off the bench here.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Luton Town
GK – Mike Penders
WB – Pep Chavarria
CB – Wesley Fofana
CB – Josh Acheampong
CB – Jorrel Hato
WB – Geovany Quenda
CM – Madhi Nicoll-Jazuli
CM – Enzo Fernandez
AM – Estevao
AM – Joao Pedro
ST – Danny Welbeck
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