This is the Chelsea confirmed lineup for their Premier League clash with Everton on April 26. This is the early kick-off on Saturday, starting just before lunchtime. The Blues are aiming to get another win as they look to continue keeping ground in the race to earn Champions League football. A win will be necessary considering their upcoming matches, and some of their closest rivals being in action in the FA Cup.
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Chelsea Team News
Rob Sanchez starts in goal behind Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, and Moises Caicedo at right back. In defensive midfield, Romeo Lavia makes his return after some time on the sidelines to partner Enzo Fernandez. Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Noni Madueke support the striker Nicolas Jackson.
Filip Jorgensen is on the bench with Josh Acheampong, Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Reece James, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tyrique George, Jadon Sancho, and Christopher Nkunku.
Notable Changes
The biggest decision is Caicedo starting at right-back here. We have seen this setup at times with the midfielder inverting from right-back to form a physical, press-resistant duo with Lavia allowing Enzo, Cucurella, and Palmer to operate around the opposition box.
The manager also seems set on the winger setup with Madueke on the right and Neto on the left being the best pairing, despite Sancho’s recent uptick in form. Neto on the left is more natural for him than playing on the right.
Chalobah and Colwill remain the clear first-choice central pairing in the absence of Wesley Fofana.
Everton Team News
Pickford, Patterson, O’Brien, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Gana, Garner, Doucoure, Harrison, Ndaiye, Neto
Stay tuned for the Chelsea confirmed lineup. There will be news as well as discussions on who started, who was dropped, and what tweaks we may see from the manager.
