Chelsea are on the highway this weekend as they journey to the West Midlands to face Gary O’Neil’s Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It has been a busy begin to Enzo Maresca’s reign. After succumbing to Manchester Metropolis on the opening weekend of the 2024/25 season, the Blues toppled Servette 2-0 within the first leg of their Convention League play-off on Thursday.
There have been vibrant sparks in west London, however Maresca has an enormous activity on his palms in 12 months one if he is to appease a wildly inflated Chelsea squad. The Italian will hope his squad dwindles in dimension significantly over the subsequent week.
Wolves are aiming to inflict one other Premier League defeat upon the brand new Chelsea boss whereas securing their first triumph of 2024/25 themselves. O’Neil’s facet actually weren’t overwhelmed at Arsenal final weekend and have been effectively within the recreation halfway via the second half. Nonetheless, an emphatic Bukayo Saka end put the competition past them as they fell to a 2-0 defeat.
The hosts will fancy their possibilities of getting factors on the board at Molineux this weekend.
Right here is 90min’s information to Chelsea‘s journey to Wolves.
Wolves vs Chelsea H2H File (Final 5 Video games)
Present kind (all competitions)
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Arsenal 2-0 Wolves – 17/08/24 |
Chelsea 0-2 Man Metropolis – 18/08/24 |
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Wolves 0-1 Rayo Vallecano – 10/08/24 |
Chelsea 1-1 Inter – 11/08/24 |
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Wolves 3-0 RB Leipzig – 04/08/24 |
Actual Madrid 2-1 Chelsea – 07/08/24 |
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Crystal Palace 3-1 Wolves – 01/08/24 |
Man Metropolis 4-2 Chelsea – 03/08/24 |
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Wolves 3-1 West Ham – 28/07/24 |
Chelsea 3-0 Membership America – 01/08/24 |
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TV channel/stay stream |
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United Kingdom |
BBC Radio 5 Reside (not televised) |
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United States |
Peacock |
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Canada |
fuboTV |
O’Neil continues to be with out Nelson Semedo after he was despatched off throughout Wolves’ remaining recreation of the 2023/24 season. He is serving the second recreation of his suspension this weekend with Matt Doherty prone to deputise at right-back.
The hosts are additionally with out long-term absentees Enso Gonzalez and Sasa Kalajdzic.
Matheus Cunha got here off the bench towards Arsenal final weekend after nursing a pre-season knock. The Brazilian must be match to make his first begin of the season on Sunday, changing Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
Wolves predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sa; Doherty, Mosquera, Toti, Ait-Nouri; Lemina, J. Gomes; Hwang, Cunha, R. Gomes; Larsen.
Maresca rotated his pack closely in midweek towards Servette however a crew just like the one which began final Sunday towards Man Metropolis must be in motion at Molineux.
Reece James is serving the second of his four-game suspension this weekend having overcome a minor harm subject. Ben Chilwell, Trevoh Chalobah and Raheem Sterling are among the many huge names Maresca has solid apart.
Cole Palmer trudged off the Stamford Bridge turf clutching his proper hamstring after the Servette win, however Maresca performed down any harm fears post-match. The Italian is hopeful the England worldwide shall be match to begin on Sunday.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Wolves (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Lavia; Palmer, Nkunku, Neto; Jackson.
Chelsea stay a little bit of a laughing inventory due to their bold recruiting plans, however the on-pitch stuff hasn’t been all dangerous initially of 2024/25.
Whereas Servette had loads of pleasure going ahead within the first half on Thursday, Maresca’s defensive construction seemed way more steady towards Metropolis than it did all through pre-season. There are foundations to construct upon however the Italian will take a while to find his optimum formulation from a personnel perspective.
The guests will not assert a lot management on Sunday, with Wolves prone to take a look at Chelsea’s build-up and intention to play over the Blues’ press due to the presence of goal man Jorgen Strand Larsen. They impressed in spells at Arsenal and may earn not less than a degree on Sunday. Wolves’ latest success on this fixture will undoubtedly give them confidence.
