Bruno Salter takes the helm for his first game as interim manager. This is the Chelsea predicted lineup for their clash with Liverpool as we try to figure out what the temporary head coach will and won’t change.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Liverpool in Premier League
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How Chelsea Have Lined Up Recently
While injuries have altered the lineup there have been some familiar faces on the team sheet. Kai Havertz and Joao Felix are almost guaranteed to line up as part of the attacking force. Behind them Enzo Fernandez and Mateo Kovacic have formed a midfield partnership that is unlikely to break anytime soon.
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In the defense Ben Chilwell, Reece James and Kalidou Koulbaly are certainties but who fills in the gaps is up for debate. Marc Cucurella has been a preferred option but his mistake against Aston Villa could see him dropped. Kepa Arrizabalaga remains unchallenged in goal.
Chelsea Recent Form and Tactics
The 3-4-3 has been the name of the game in recent weeks with Graham Potter favouring the system. It has led to some interesting situations like this past weekend when James was deployed as part of a back three with Ruben Loftus-Cheek at wing-back.
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It has seen an uptick in fortunes that the 4-2-3-1 didn’t provide but the team are still on a poor run and need to turn things around soon.
Chelsea Absences to Consider
Saltor’s comments to the media indicate that players like Wesley Fofana and Raheem Sterling could be close to returns but it will be a late decision for both. Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Edouard Mendy, and Armando Broja remain sidelined.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
GK – Kepa Arrizabalaga
LWB – Ben Chilwell
CB – Benoit Badiashile
CB – Kalidou Koulibaly
CB – Trevoh Chalobah
RWB – Reece James
CM – Enzo Fernandez
CM – Mateo Kovacic
AT – Joao Felix
ST – Kai Havertz
AT – Christian Pulisic
