This is the Chelsea Women predicted lineup for their massive clash against fellow contenders Manchester City. The Blues got their season off to a hot start with a London derby win against Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City in WSL Clash
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How Chelsea Women Have Lined Up Recently
Emma Hayes pulled some surprises with her starting eleven against the Lilywhites with some key players being benched or missing the game entirely. Zecira Musovic started in goal with a back four of Niamh Charles, Jess Carter, Millie Bright & Maren Mjeld in front.
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The midfield pairing was the debuting Sjoeke Nusken and Sophie Ingle. Ahead of them was the trio of Guro Reiten, Lauren James, and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd with another debutant in Mia Fishel leading the line.
Chelsea Women Recent Form and Tactics
Hayes has been utilising a 4-2-3-1 setup much like her male counterpart Mauricio Pochettino. Her side have got off to a winning start with a 3-2 win in their only pre-season fixture and a 2-1 win on opening day.
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Despite star striker Sam Kerr not lining out for the team yet they have been able to score goals, although three goals conceded in two games will be something to keep an eye on against Manchester City.
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During her pre-match conference, the Blues’ manager confirmed that Catarina Macario and Katerina Svitkova are the only absentees. More importantly, she confirmed that Kerr, Erin Cuthbert, and Fran Kirby are all available for selection after the latter was benched in the season opener while the other two were missing entirely.
Chelsea Women Predicted Lineup
The return of their Australian goalscorer presents a selection headache for the team. Fishel got a goal in her competitive debut and has the advantage of a full pre-season. Her 30-year-old competitor has an injury-marred World Cup campaign and has yet to play for her club, but this is a big game, and she is the ultimate big match player so this is the Chelsea Women predicted lineup for this game:
GK – Zecira Musovic
LB – Ashley Lawrence
CB – Millie Bright
CB – Kadeisha Buchanan
RB – Jess Carter
DM – Erin Cuthbert
DM – Sjoeke Nusken
AM – Guro Reiten
AM – Lauren James
AM – Johanna Rytting Kaneryd
ST – Sam Kerr
