This is a Chelsea Women Predicted lineup for their Champions League Semi-Final first leg tie with Barcelona Femeni. After failing in the Carabao and FA Cup competition the Blues will be aiming to win the Champions League to send off Emma Hayes.
Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Barcelona Femeni in Champions League
How Chelsea Women Have Lined Up Recently
Hannah Hampton has stamped her spot as the main goalkeeper and has started the last few matches on the bounce. Ashley Lawrence, Ève Périsset, Jess Carter, Kadeisha Buchanan, and Niamh Charles have been the back four with a number of injuries limiting the defensive options available.
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When in a midfield duo the preferred pairing is Erin Cuthbert and Melanie Leupolz. Fran Kirby, Sophie Ingle, and Sjoeke Nüsken played as a midfield three against Aston Villa. Guro Reiten, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Maika Hamano, and Aggie Beever Jones have featured on the wings.
Mayra Ramirez has been the main starting striker with Lauren James either playing alongside her in a front two or slightly behind as the number ten. Cat Macario made her first start as a Chelsea player in midweek after a string of substitute appearances.
Chelsea Recent Form and Tactics
Hayes has set her team up in a few different systems with the standard 4-2-3-1 making way for a 4-4-2 or a 4-3-3 depending on the opposition. After a successful first run the 4-4-2 has hit a bit of a rut with defeats against Arsenal and Manchester United in the cups. The 4-3-3 remains useful but only against weaker teams.
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After seeing their goalscoring and defensive numbers take a hit they got back to keeping a clean sheet and put three past Villa in their latest Women’s Super League match. They will be hoping to keep that defensive solidity after conceding two weak goals to United.
Chelsea Injuries to Consider
Hayes has confirmed that captain Millie Bright is cleared for selection after a lengthy absence. She also revealed that James will be available after missing the match on Wednesday. Maren Mjelde and Nathalie Björn didn’t travel and won’t be available. They join long-term absentees Aniek Nouwen, Sam Kerr, and Mia Fishel on the sidelines.
Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Barcelona Femeni
While Bright returning to the squad is great news, she likely won’t start after such an extended layoff leaving the side with the same two centre-back options.
GK – Hannah Hampton
LB – Niamh Charles
CB – Jess Carter
CB – Kadeisha Buchanan
RB – Ève Périsset
DM – Erin Cuthbert
DM – Melanie Leupolz
AM – Guro Reiten
AM – Lauren James
AM – Johanna Rytting Kaneryd
ST – Mayra Ramirez
