Chelsea return to the European stage to tackle Atalanta on matchday six of the UEFA Champions League on the New Stability Area tomorrow at 20:00 UK time as they appear to bounce again from a run of three winless matches over the past week.
Atalanta are a troublesome journey to make, so Enzo Maresca will deploy his finest beginning eleven to additional strengthen his aspect’s possibilities of qualifying for the knockout stage of the competitors by following up on a 3-1 win over Barcelona a fortnight again.
Here’s a have a look at how Chelsea might line-up for the conflict in opposition to their Italian opponents.
Goalkeeper – Robert Sanchez is predicted to proceed in between the sticks for Chelsea.
Defenders – Reece James might step again into the again 4 to characteristic at proper again forward of Malo Gusto, however Marc Cucurella would possibly proceed to characteristic at left again. Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana could be the 2 centre backs as soon as extra.
Caicedo and Estevao return
Midfielders – Moises Caicedo was suspended in Chelsea’s final two Premier League matches however will probably be out there for a call-up within the Champions League, so he might come again into the group within the double pivot alongside Enzo Fernandez. Cole Palmer, in the meantime, may very well be the attacking midfielder having performed an hour of soccer on the weekend final day trip.
£29 million star Estevao Willian might additionally return to the beginning eleven for the Blues on their proper flank, whereas Pedro Neto might transfer to the left wing and substitute Alejandro Garnacho within the course of.
Ahead – With Liam Delap injured as soon as extra, Joao Pedro may lead the road for Chelsea in opposition to Atalanta.
Right here is how the Blues would possibly look on paper.
