Chelsea welcomes Brentford to Stamford Bridge today as they look to secure a win for Liam Rosenior in his first Premier League match as head coach.
Rosenior started his career with a strong 5-1 FA Cup victory over Charlton. However, Chelsea faced a tough loss against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, losing 3-2, despite a strong performance from Alejandro Garnacho. Now, Chelsea aims to bounce back in this important league match against their rivals and end a winless streak that has left them in eighth place.
Chelsea Team News
Rosenior is dealing with a squad affected by injuries and illness ahead of this important match. Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens are unavailable due to a virus, and Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Mykhailo Mudryk remain sidelined. On a brighter note, Moises Caicedo returns to the midfield after suspension.
Decisions will be made late regarding Cole Palmer and captain Reece James, both returning to training after thigh and hip injuries. Robert Sanchez is expected to start as goalkeeper, although Rosenior has mentioned that there isn’t a “guaranteed No.1” after the loss to Arsenal. Joao Pedro is set to lead the attack, supported by Neto and the in-form Garnacho.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
When will the match kick off?
The match is scheduled for Saturday, 17 January 2026, at Stamford Bridge, kicking off at 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Chelsea vs Brentford?
The match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the Saturday 3:00 PM blackout. However, audio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport.
Read more- Three Crystal Palace players Oliver Glasner could potentially take to Man United
Add Footem.in As your Preferred Source on Google
Follow the latest on Footem WhatsApp Channel
