This is the latest news on Chelsea’s team ahead of their Premier League match against Bournemouth on Tuesday, December 30. This game comes quickly after their previous league matches, and both teams may be feeling some fatigue. We will outline a predicted lineup for Chelsea based on recent performances and player availability.
Chelsea Team News & Predicted Lineup vs Bournemouth
Recent Lineup for Chelsea
Rob Sanchez has been the starting goalkeeper in recent games. The defense has featured players such as Marc Cucurella, Wes Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, Josh Acheampong, Malo Gusto, and Reece James.
Reece James has played a central role in midfield alongside Andrey Santos, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo. Enzo has been pushed forward to the number ten role, supported by Facundo Buonanotte and Cole Palmer.
Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Pedro Neto, and Estevao have been used on the wings, while Joao Pedro has taken the lead as striker in Liam Delap’s absence, who usually plays against tougher defenses.
Chelsea’s Recent Performance and Strategy
Enzo Maresca has mainly employed a 4-2-3-1 formation that adapts based on whether Chelsea has the ball or not. The system can switch to a 3-2-4-1 setup to create central overloads, allowing for one-on-one opportunities on the wings. The team aims to apply high pressure and quickly recover possession when they lose the ball.
With only one victory in their last six league matches, Chelsea has dropped from being close competitors to Arsenal to watching the top three teams pull ahead. Despite being in the top five, they need to gain momentum to avoid slipping further down the standings. A recent win against Barcelona feels distant as their season faces uncertainty halfway through the league.
Chelsea Team Availability
Up to six players may not be available for this match, with the status of Cole Palmer still uncertain as he returns to full match fitness. Mykhailo Mudryk, Jorrel Hato, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Dario Essugo are marked as key concerns for this game.
With some players returning to fitness and a match just days ago, there may be changes in the lineup, especially among the wingers who might require substitutions during the game.
Predicted Chelsea Lineup vs Bournemouth
GK – Rob Sanchez
LB – Marc Cucurella
CB – Wes Fofana
CB – Trevoh Chalobah
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Reece James
DM – Moises Caicedo
W – Jamie Gittens
AM – Enzo Fernandez
W – Pedro Neto
ST – Joao Pedro
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