Chelsea have did not beat Aston Villa in any of the final three conferences at Stamford Bridge however Enzo Maresca’s facet have a wonderful alternative to finish that run on Sunday afternoon.
The Blues have began the season impressively and are unbeaten of their earlier 5 outings, whereas their weekend opponents are with out victory of their previous seven matches. With Chelsea flying and Villa stuttering, the previous can proceed their stand up the Premier League desk with victory in west London.
Maresca was lucky sufficient to make ten adjustments to his beginning XI midweek for the journey to Heidenheim, leaving Chelsea’s first-string lineup recent for the Villa duel. Aside from Reece James and younger Omari Kellyman, the Blues seemingly have a full-strength squad for Sunday.
Right here is how Chelsea may line up on Sunday.
GK: Robert Sanchez – Filip Jorgensen continues to impress within the cup competitions and is knocking on the door for a Premier League begin. Nonetheless, regardless of frequently shaky shows, Sanchez stays Maresca’s most popular primary.
RB: Malo Gusto – With Reece James injured for the foreseeable future, Gusto’s return shall be welcomed with open arms by Maresca. The Frenchman has missed the final two video games however is ready to make the XI on Sunday.
CB: Wesley Fofana – Fofana operated at right-back in final weekend’s win over Leicester and did a sterling job in opposition to his former facet. He shall be relieved by Gusto’s return, nevertheless, permitting him to maneuver again to centre-half.
CB: Levi Colwill – Colwill has been an ever-present for Maresca this season and must be on excessive alert in opposition to his worldwide teammate Ollie Watkins. The Villa striker has scored on his final two journeys to Stamford Bridge.
LB: Marc Cucurella – The Spaniard has re-established himself as the popular left-back and shall be tasked with preserving the vigorous however inconsistent Leon Bailey quiet. Having stifled Bukayo Saka at Stamford Bridge earlier than the worldwide break, Cucurella will not be overly involved by Bailey.
DM: Moises Caicedo – Caicedo has helped shore up the Chelsea midfield this season having blossomed underneath Maresca’s steerage. The indefatigable Morgan Rogers will make him earn his wage this weekend.
DM: Enzo Fernandez – Thriving in a box-to-box function final weekend on the King Energy Stadium, scoring and aiding within the East Midlands, Fernandez has vastly impressed in latest weeks for membership and nation.
RW: Noni Madueke – All the time a menace within the closing third, Madueke should work on changing into a tad extra constant along with his closing ball. He is earned the backing of Maresca following some spectacular performances on the correct flank.
AM: Cole Palmer – If it weren’t for Madueke blocking his tap-in final weekend, Palmer would have ended his mini-drought. He’s now three video games and not using a aim however tends to save lots of his finest for Stamford Bridge.
LW: Joao Felix – Pedro Neto is predicted to function in some capability however Felix confirmed his potential to supply one thing distinctive in opposition to Leicester. Drifting extra centrally, the Portuguese dazzled with some neat touches and link-up play.
ST: Nicolas Jackson – Jackson produced the end of a seasoned striker on the King Energy as he continued his glorious goalscoring kind. The Senegal worldwide’s place within the facet is assured regardless of the ruthless Christopher Nkunku respiration down his neck.
