Chelsea supporters are getting behind the team as the Blues prepare for a season-defining Premier League finale away at Nottingham Forest. The supporters are urging the side to rise to the occasion and secure a vital victory as Champions League qualification remains on the line.
Manager Enzo Maresca has switched things up in the starting lineup, with Jadon Sancho coming in for Tyrique George. The switch sees Pedro Neto play central striker alongside Sancho, Cole Palmer, and Noni Madueke behind him. In midfield, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez have been picked. Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella man the backline, with Robert Sanchez between the posts.
Nicolas Jackson remains suspended, and Christopher Nkunku is unavailable due to injury. Despite these situations, the Blues are working to provide a performance that justifies such a high expectation among their fans. A victory today will place Chelsea in the Champions League next season, irrespective of the results in other matches.
Fans took to social media with comments like these:
I wouldve like Chalobah ahead of Tosin but otherwise solid lineup
— TheProtégéTZ (@giboretz) May 25, 2025
All you have to do today is win
— Zane (@KytoZane) May 25, 2025
One fan said:
“Best Lineup, someone play me that UCL anthem🔥”
Another fan added:
“Abeg do something good for me today, make us proud ooo”
A third was hopeful:
“CMON YOU CHELS”
Another urged:
“Guys, don’t be negative about the selection, just give your support to the team. All the best today 💙💙💙”
This fan promised:
“We giving this every sweat & blood 💙”
Chelsea Vs Nottingham Forest Starting Lineups and Other Information
Nottingham Forest starting XI:
Sels | Murillo, Sangaré, Williams, Anderson, Gibbs-White (c), Wood, Domínguez, Elanga, Milenković, Aina
Substitutes: Miguel, Morato, Hudson-Odoi, Toffolo, Jota, Yates, Sosa, Danilo, Boly
Chelsea starting XI:
Sánchez, Cucurella, Colwill, Tosin, James (c), Enzo, Caicedo, Sancho, Palmer, Madueke, Neto
Substitutes: Jörgensen, Acheampong, Badiashile, Chalobah, Gusto, Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Guiu
Date / Time: Sunday, May 25, 2025, 16.00 BST
Venue: The City Ground
Referee: Anthony Taylor