Chelsea vs Newcastle United – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

Published On: March 14, 2026

Chelsea vs Newcastle United – Expected Lineup and Team Updates

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Chelsea will face Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, seeking to regain their winning form and achieve their first home league win since January.

The Blues return to Premier League action after a challenging 5–2 loss in the Champions League in Paris. Manager Liam Rosenior is expected to replace Filip Jorgensen with Robert Sánchez in goal for this match.

Chelsea currently sits fifth in the league, and with the battle for the top four being very close, securing three points is essential to stay competitive with Manchester United and Aston Villa.

Chelsea team news

Liam Rosenior has welcomed key players back to the Chelsea squad. Estêvão Willian and Jamie Gittens have recently returned to training following injuries, but they’ll be assessed by medical staff before the match. It’s likely they will be gradually eased back into play, meaning Alejandro Garnacho and Cole Palmer will continue to support João Pedro in attack.

Additionally, defensive player Levi Colwill is also back on the field, but he may not start yet as he continues to recover from his ACL injury.

Robert Sánchez will start in goal, with the defensive line probably consisting of Malo Gusto, Malang Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella. In midfield, Moisés Caicedo and Andrey Santos will lead the charge. Caicedo has been particularly impressive this season, featuring a remarkable pass completion rate of over 90%.

Chelsea has earned the most penalties in the league this season, and they will look to take advantage of any mistakes by Newcastle in the penalty area. This could give João Pedro an opportunity to add to his eight goals for 2026.