Liam Rosenior is about to take cost of his first Premier League match this weekend as Chelsea host Brentford at Stamford Bridge on matchday 22 of the English high flight on Saturday, January seventeenth, at 15:00 native time.
The Blues have been overwhelmed midweek within the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final by Arsenal, however will look to catch kind within the league towards a time that has been punching above its weight these days. Right here is how the hosts are anticipated to line up.
Goalkeeper – Robert Sanchez is more likely to preserve his place in objective despite a subpar show versus Arsenal final trip.
Defenders – Malo Gusto might substitute Josh Acheampong as Reece James may not be absolutely match to start out at proper again but, whereas Marc Cucurella would possibly proceed on the left facet of the again 4. Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah are more likely to be most well-liked within the coronary heart of defence for Saturday’s conflict.
Caicedo and Palmer return
Midfielders – Moises Caicedo is again obtainable for Chelsea after being suspended within the Carabao Cup match. The Ecuadorian worldwide might companion alongside Enzo Fernandez in midfield. A return can be on the playing cards for Cole Palmer, who is perhaps deployed because the attacking midfielder by Saturday’s hosts.
Estevao Willian is perhaps given one other begin on the proper wing, in the meantime, with Pedro Neto additionally in rivalry to start out on the left.
Ahead – Joao Pedro is anticipated to steer the road for Chelsea as soon as once more.
Right here is how the Blues would possibly look on paper.
