This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their Premier League clash with Luton Town on December 30. The Blues are aiming to get a second consecutive win after a late winner saw them defeat Crystal Palace.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Luton in Premier League Action
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How Chelsea Have Lined Up Recently
Djordje Petrović has been the starting goalkeeper in the absence of the injured Robert Sanchez. The defence has been mixed and matched during games with Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, Ian Maatsen, Benoit Badiashile, Ian Maatsen, and Alfie Gilchrist making appearances in the back four in recent fixtures.
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The defensive midfield pairing has been shifted due to injuries with Enzo Fernadez losing out with Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher, and Lesley Ugochukwu getting starts in the middle of the park.
The attacking four has also been subject to a lot of changes with Mykhailo Mudryk, Maatsen, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Raheem Sterling, Armando Broja, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke seeing some game time in attacking positions.
Chelsea Recent Form and Tactics
Mauricio Pochettino has been steadfast with his 4-2-3-1 even when injuries force some strange selections. The results have been better with three wins from four, although a defeat to Wolves will be a warning of what can happen if the team isn’t at their best.
The lack of clean sheets will no doubt play on the manager’s mind with only two being kept since November 1. For a team underperforming their own xG as it is, there needs to be a greater emphasis on strong defense.
Chelsea Injuries to Consider
The Athletic have provided an injury update that will have most Chelsea fans in despair. Per this report, there could be as many as ten players absent with injuries including Fernandez, Sanchez, Romeo Lavia, Ugochukwu, Mudryk, Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Trevoh Chalobah.
On a slightly positive note, Sterling and Palmer are available after serving suspensions against Crystal Palace.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
With fixture congestion and a lengthy injury list, there is certain to be rotation of the starting eleven with Mudryk, injury or not, likely to be rested. Disasi has played a lot lately which could also see him get benched for this outing.
GK – Djordje Petrović
LB – Levi Colwill
CB – Benoit Badiashile
CB – Thiago Silva
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Conor Gallagher
DM – Moises Caicedo
AM – Raheem Sterling
AM – Cole Palmer
AM – Noni Madueke
ST – Nicolas Jackson
