{"id":622714,"date":"2023-03-18T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=622714"},"modified":"2023-03-17T10:16:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T14:16:17","slug":"chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-everton-on-march-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/03\/18\/chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-everton-on-march-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Everton on March 18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here is the Chelsea predicted lineup for their March 18 clash with Everton in the Premier League. The two sides will meet at Stamford Bridge in the late kick-off.<\/p>\n<h2>Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Everton<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"2dNNLM9CTtBuzHz7hcAqeg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1247871660\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'2dNNLM9CTtBuzHz7hcAqeg',sig:'4WetZWIGfCtgRO752FtADpLPk0I4ClOLdDRgj6BJrEY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1247871660',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>How Chelsea Have Lined Up Recently<\/h3>\n<p>Some injuries aside the first team has been somewhat settled recently. Kepa Arrizabalaga deputies in goal with a back three of Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana and Kalidou Koulibaly shielding him. Ben Chilwell and Reece James occupy the wing-back spots.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/03\/16\/chelsea-interest-confirmed-declan-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">\u2018Impressive\u2019 Midfield Target Confirmed: \u2018Chelsea Is Definitely in the Race and Highly Interested\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mateo Kovacic and Enzo Fernandez have formed a partnership in the middle of the park while Kai Havertz is leading the line well, usually flanked by Joao Felix and any one of Mykhailo Mudryk, Raheem Sterling, or Noni Madueke.<\/p>\n<h3>Chelsea Recent Form and Tactics<\/h3>\n<p>Since a return to the 3-4-3 formation things have been trending upward for Graham Potter. His side has won three games in a row and appears to finally found their touch in front of the goal after putting three past Leicester City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/03\/14\/manchester-united-and-chelsea-interested-gregor-kobel\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">\u2018There Was a Meeting\u2019: Manchester United Eyeing \u2018Colossal\u2019 Bundesliga Goalkeeper \u2013 Chelsea Also Interested<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The back-three has often looked like the best set-up for the Blues and so far it has led to one of their best stretches under their new manager.<\/p>\n<h3>Chelsea Absences to Consider<\/h3>\n<p>During his pre-game press conference, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AbsoluteChelsea\/status\/1636723963068809217\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Potter confirmed<\/a> several absences. Sterling, Mason Mount, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Thiago Silva will definitely not play any part. Long-term absentees like Armando Broja are still out.<\/p>\n<h3>Chelsea Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n<p>It is expected that the 3-4-3 returns with the following personnel:<\/p>\n<p>GK &#8211; Kepa Arrizabalaga<\/p>\n<p>CB &#8211; Marc Cucurella<\/p>\n<p>CB &#8211; Kalidou Koulibaly<\/p>\n<p>CB &#8211; Wesley Fofana<\/p>\n<p>LWB &#8211; Ben Chilwell<\/p>\n<p>CM &#8211; Mateo Kovacic<\/p>\n<p>CM &#8211; Enzo Fernandez<\/p>\n<p>RWB &#8211; Reece James<\/p>\n<p>AM &#8211; Mykhailo Mudryk<\/p>\n<p>AM &#8211; Joao Felix<\/p>\n<p>AT &#8211; Kai Havertz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is the Chelsea predicted lineup for their March 18 clash with Everton in the Premier League. The two sides will meet at Stamford Bridge in the late kick-off. Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Everton Embed from Getty Images How Chelsea Have Lined Up Recently Some injuries aside the first team has been somewhat settled recently. 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