This is a Chelsea Women predicted lineup for their WSL clash with Aston Villa Women. This marks the return of the league after an international break as the Blues aim to continue their undefeated start to the campaign.
Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa Women
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How Chelsea Women Have Lined Up Recently
Between injuries and tactical changes the starting lineup has been almost impossible to pin down for Emma Hayes. There are some constants like Millie Bright, Jess Carter, Sophie Ingle and Lauren James. Every other position has had some level of rotation.
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Zecira Musovic has featured in goals but was dropped for Ann-Katrin Berger. Niamh Charles, Ashley Lawrence, and Eve Perisset have split wing back/full back duties with Kadeisha Buchanan getting a start last time out.
Ingle has been partnered by Melanie Leupolz, Sjoeke Nüsken, and Erin Cuthbert in a midfield pairing so far in this campaign.
The attacking lineup has shifted a lot with Guro Reiten, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Jessie Fleming, James, Fran Kirby, Mia Fishel, and Sam Kerr all lining out in attacking positions.
Chelsea Women Recent Form and Tactics
After starting with a 4-2-3-1 setup and having some iffy performances, the Blues have switched to a 3-4-3 and looked a tad more dominant. Since the switch they have won 2-0 and 4-2 in successive games.
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The original formation fit in a lot of the top players but didn’t offer the performance quality when in games as the team scraped to a draw with nine woman Manchester City and almost let a lead slip against Tottenham Hotspur on the opening day.
Chelsea Women Injuries to Consider
In her pre-match conference, Hayes confirmed that Leupolz and Reiten will be absent for this match. They join long-term absentee Cat Macario on the sidelines.
Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup
GK – Ann-Katrin berger
CB – Kadeisha Buchanan
CB – Jess Carter
CB – Millie Bright
LWB – Niamh Charles
RWB – Ashley Lawrence
CM – Sophie Ingle
CM – Sjoeke Nüsken
AT – Lauren James
AT – Fran Kirby
AT – Sam Kerr
