Chelsea host Ajax Amsterdam at Stamford Bridge tomorrow at 20:00 UK time on matchday three of the Champions League, as they give the impression of being to choose up their second win of the competitors having overwhelmed Benfica 1-0 within the earlier outing.
The final recreation between the 2 sides within the European Cup resulted in a 4-4 attract London, however the Blues shall be decided to take all three factors off Ajax this time round, contemplating they’re a far superior aspect as in comparison with the earlier event.
Here’s a have a look at their potential beginning eleven for the match.
Goalkeeper – Robert Sanchez is anticipated to be handed the nod in purpose.
Defenders – Reece James has maintained an excellent run of health, and scored in addition to assisted for Chelsea of their Premier League match on the weekend. Due to this fact, he’s prone to play at proper again and captain the aspect, whereas Marc Cucurella may be picked in defence because the crew’s left again.
Josh Acheampong is steadily gaining Enzo Maresca’s belief and will begin as soon as extra, presumably subsequent to Trevoh Chalobah to cap off an unchanged again 4 for the house crew.
Caicedo and Estevao in midfield
Midfielders – Romeo Lavia performed just one half of the Nottingham Forest match on Saturday earlier than making manner for Moises Caicedo, and this time round, the £115 million Ecuadorian would possibly get given the nod from the phrase go. Alongside him is likely to be Malo Gusto within the double pivot with the Frenchman having emerged as a helpful choice in defensive midfield.
Given Enzo Fernandez’s health worries, Estevao Willian might function as Chelsea’s quantity 10 with Cole Palmer absent too. Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho, alternatively, are anticipated to proceed at proper and left wing, respectively.
Ahead – Joao Pedro picked up a purple card in opposition to Benfica final time and is suspended versus Ajax Amsterdam. With Liam Delap additionally injured, Marc Guiu could lead on the road for Chelsea.
Here’s a have a look at their doable beginning line-up on paper.
