These are the confirmed lineups for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace on the opening weekend of the Premier League. This London derby gets things started for the world champions as they take on the current FA Cup holders. While the Blues have had a summer of turnover, their opponents have been less active in the market but could be without some key players here amid exit rumours.
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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineups for Premier League Tie
Chelsea Team News
Rob Sanchez starts in goal with Reece James, Josh Acheampong, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella in the back line. Moises Caicedo partners Enzo Fernandez in the pivot with Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Jamie Gittens supporting Joao Pedro as the striker.
Notable Changes
The only change is an enforced switch due to the injury to Tosin Adarabioyo as Acheampong takes his spot in the back line. Wes Fofana is back on the bench and could feature if an emergency is needed. Otherwise this one is as expected with no Christopher Nkunku or Nicolas Jackson on the bench
Crystal Palace Team News
Dean Henderson starts in goal with a back line of Marc Guehi, Christ Richards, Maxence Lacroix,Daniel Munoz and Tyrick Mitchell as the back five. Adam Wharton is in midfield with Will Hughes as Ismaila Sarr, Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta lead the line.
Notable Changes
Only one change from the side who own the Community Shield with Will Hughes coming in to partner Wharton. The setup will stay as a 3-4-2-1.
Chelsea Squad
- Robert Sanchez
- Filip Jorgensen
- Gaga Slonina
- Marc Cucurella
- Tosin Adarabioyo
- Benoit Badiashile
- Levi Colwill
- Jorrel Hato
- Trevoh Chalobah
- Reece James
- Malo Gusto
- Wesley Fofana
- Aaron Asnelmino
- Josh Acheampong
- Mykhailo Mudryk
- Enzo Fernandez
- Cole Palmer
- Dario Essugo
- Andrey Santos
- Moises Caicedo
- Romeo Lavia
- Pedro Neto
- Liam Delap
- Jamie Gittens
- Nicolas Jackson
- Christopher Nkunku
- Joao Pedro
- Tyrique George
- Estevao
Crystal Palace Squad
- Dean Henderson
- Remi Matthews
- Walter Benitez
- Daniel Munoz
- Tyrick Mitchell
- Maxence Lacroix
- Marc Guehi
- Nathaniel Clyne
- Borna Sosa
- Chris Richards
- Chadi Riad
- Caleb Kporha
- Jefferson Lerma
- Eberechi Eze
- Daichi Kamada
- Will Hughes
- Adam Wharton
- Romain Esse
- Cheick Doucoure
- Naouirou Ahamada
- Kaden Rodney
- Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
- Justin Devenny
- Rio Cardines
- Asher Agbinone
- Ismaila Sarr
- Eddie Nketiah
- Matheus Franca
- Jean-Philippe Mateta
- Odsonne Edouard
- Franco Umeh-Chibueze
- Zach Marsh
(Both squads based on information on Premier League website)
Stay tuned for the Chelsea vs Crystal Palace confirmed lineups. There will be news as well as discussions on who started, who missed out, and what tactical changes the managers could make. Be sure to keep your eyes on this London derby.
