This is the Chelsea confirmed lineup for their Premier League clash with Aston Villa to kick off a busy December. This is a major clash in the race for a Champions League spot as the top of the table remains as competitive as ever.
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Chelsea Team News
Robert Sanchez starts in goal with a defensive unit of Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, and Wesley Fofana. Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo all start with an attacking lineup of Pedro Neto, Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, and Nicolas Jackson.
Filip Jorgensen is on the bench alongside the dropped Noni Madueke, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Renato Veiga, Malo Gusto, Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix, and Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea Lineup: Sanchez, Colwill, Cucurella, Fofana, Caicedo, Lavia, Enzo, Net0, Sancho, Palmer, Jackson
Notable Changes
The three main midfield options all starting is a unique twist and could see Caicedo pushed to right-back. The formation could see him invert into midfield alongside Lavia while Cucurella, Fofana, and Colwill make up a back three.
Gusto not starting even though he’s fit for the bench is an interesting move unless he needs minutes to regain his sharpness. The move to drop Madueke also comes after a dip in his goal output with Neto and Sancho potentially providing a better threat as wide-men.
This is a daring setup from Maresca, one that could allow him to dominate midfield by getting Enzo, Caicedo, and Lavia involved in the build-up.
Aston Villa Team News
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Pau, Digne, Philogene, Tielemans, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers, Watkins
Stay tuned for the Chelsea confirmed lineup as well as discussions on who is starting, any major changes to the eleven, and possible tactical tweaks we could see.
