Chelsea will hope to get again to profitable methods in opposition to Wolverhampton Wanderers after being the one “high six” aspect to lose on the Premier League’s matchday one.
Right here’s a have a look at the crew Enzo Maresca might subject on the Molineux because the Blues boss makes modifications from the aspect that beat Servette in midweek:
GOALKEEPER – Although Chelsea have over half a dozen goalkeepers, Enzo Maresca may follow Robert Sanchez in purpose. His choice in opposition to Manchester Metropolis final day out within the league was a sign that he’s the chosen one for the primary spot within the crew. Filip Jorgensen will drop out after beginning in opposition to Servette.
DEFENDERS – Marc Cucurella was subbed off in opposition to Metropolis with an obvious damage with no concrete replace relating to his health, he ought to be match and able to begin in opposition to Wolves because the left-back, whereas Malo Gusto will take his place on the precise aspect of defence.
The centre-backs weren’t all that dangerous in opposition to Man Metropolis so Maresca may proceed to position his religion within the pairing of Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana. Axel Disasi, Renato Veirga, Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile will make approach.
MIDFIELDERS – Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo will seemingly be recalled to begin because the defensive midfielders in opposition to Wolves, who will should be countered with plenty of bodily presence within the engine room.
Enzo Fernandez will play because the attacking midfielder for Chelsea and can look to make a much better impression than he did in opposition to Metropolis. In all honesty, he was considered one of Chelsea’s poorest performers at Stamford Bridge in opposition to the defending champions so the strain is on for him to reply tomorrow.
ATTACKERS – Christopher Nkunku opened his account for the season within the Europa Convention League qualifier in opposition to Servette in midweek and can look to do the identical within the Premier League when he begins on the left flank.
Nicolas Jackson will lead the road up entrance for Chelsea with Marc Guiu making approach. The previous Villarreal striker drew a clean in each fixtures in opposition to Wolves final season and can look to considerably enhance this time round.
New signing Joao Felix should not be prepared to begin on the precise flank however Pedro Neto may make his full league debut on the precise wing after coming off the bench in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
Cole Palmer might miss out as a precautionary measure after the Englishman was seen limping within the aftermath of the midweek win over Servette. Mykhailo Mudryk is anticipated to drop out after being publicly criticised for his show on Thursday night time.
Right here’s a have a look at how Chelsea may look on paper:
