This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their Premier League clash with Wolves on January 20. The Monday fixture will see the Blues aim to stop a skid of five league outings without a win including poor results against Everton, Ipswich, and Crystal Palace.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Wolves for Premier League Tie
How Chelsea Have Lined Up Recently
Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez share the spoils in goal with defensive picks of Marc Cucurella, Renato Veiga, Levi Colwill, Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Reece James, Moises Caicedo, Malo Gusto, and Josh Acheampong.
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In Midfield, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, and Caicedo usually occupy the deeper roles. Ahead of them has been Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Tyrique George, Joaoa Felix, and Jadon Sancho.
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Nicolas Jackson is the first-choice striker despite his current goalscoring drought stretching back to Brentford on December 15, with Marc Guiu playing in the cup as rotation.
Chelsea Recent Form and Tactics
Enzo Maresca has remained loyal to his fluid 4-2-3-1 which changes in possession to something akin to a 3-2-4-1. It is designed to dominate possession and get a box of players in the centre with the wingers stretching the back line. Against Morecambe, we did see a more attacking 4-1-4-1 variant with the box and midfield being crowded to cause mistakes.
Despite the consistency in tactics, results have suffered a downturn which has seen the team go from spitting distance of first place to fifth as they’re without a league win since Brentford over one month ago. Defensive problems have been killer with an almost laughable inability to keep a clean sheet unless playing against Europa Conference League or League 2 opposition.
With the goals drying up from anyone not named Palmer, seriously he’s the only Blue to find the net from open play in the league in their recent stretch, those defensive problems have become a crucial issue that must be solved.
Chelsea Injuries to Consider
Maresca’s pre-match conference made for some unfortunate reading for Chelsea fans. The manager revealed that Palmer, Colwill, Lavia, and Enzo have all missed the most recent training session, meaning their statuses are up in the air ahead of Monday. They would join Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, and the suspended Mykhailo Mudryk on the sidelines.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Wolves
GK – Robert Sanchez
LB – Marc Cucurella
CB – Trevoh Chalobah
CB – Josh Acheampong
RB – Reece James
DM – Enzo Fernandez
DM – Moises Caicedo
LW – Jadon Sancho
CAM – Joao Felix
RW – Pedro Neto
ST – Nicolas Jackson
