After securing passage to the Carabao Cup semi-final, Chelsea are again in motion within the Premier League this weekend as they face Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday, December twentieth, at 12:30 native time of their matchday 17 fixture.
Enzo Maresca rotated his crew fairly closely within the cup conflict midweek however at one of many league’s most tough away stadiums to go to, the Italian is anticipated to make wholesale modifications and welcome again all of his key gamers.
Having mentioned that, right here is how the Blues may line-up for the sport.
Goalkeeper – Robert Sanchez is anticipated to maintain his place in between the sticks within the Premier League, changing Filip Jorgensen from the crew that began towards Cardiff Metropolis.
Defenders – Reece James and Marc Cucurella had been rested within the Carabao Cup outing however may return to the crew at proper and left again, respectively, towards Newcastle United. Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana may additionally come again to the fore because the central defenders in Chelsea’s solely altered again 4.
Caicedo again within the PL, Palmer additionally begins
Midfielders – Moises Caicedo’s suspension within the Premier League is over, so he’s anticipated to return in midfield regardless of enjoying the total match away at Cardiff midweek. The Ecuadorian worldwide may pair with Enzo Fernandez within the double pivot. Cole Palmer, in the meantime, may play as soon as extra because the quantity 10 for the guests.
Pedro Neto has been in nice type over current weeks and he may come again into the crew on the appropriate flank, whereas Jamie Gittens may make means for Alejandro Garnacho to characteristic on the left.
Ahead – Marc Guiu is anticipated to drop out from the line-up to make means for Joao Pedro because the solitary quantity 9 for Chelsea.
Here’s a have a look at the potential Chelsea line-up on paper.
