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ENZO MARESCA'S PLAN: PREDICTED CHELSEA XI TO CUT ARSENAL'S LEAD
Chelsea hosts Arsenal, looking to close the gap on the leaders. Maresca must choose between rotation and sticking with the winning Barca XI, with Palmer fit.
Chelsea faces a big challenge with games against Barcelona and Arsenal at home. Fresh off a 3-0 win against Barcelona, Enzo Maresca's team has a chance to get within three points of Premier League leaders Arsenal if they win this Sunday.
After Tuesday's strong showing, will Maresca stick with a similar lineup against their London rivals, or will he rotate players as he often does?
Here's a possible Chelsea lineup:
Robert Sanchez
Sanchez has been playing well this season. He wasn't tested much against Barcelona, but he used his feet well to start attacks from the back.
Reece James
James played in midfield against Barca, but Maresca might use him at right-back today. James has played well wherever he's been put this season, and Chelsea needs another strong game from him.
Wesley Fofana
Fofana's recent performances might be underrated. He's looked close to his best. If he's fit, he should start again.
Trevoh Chalobah
Chalobah is Maresca's main guy at centre-back. It's a big change for Chalobah, who was training with the Under-21s last season as the club looked to sell him. Now, he's one of the first players on the team sheet.
Marc Cucurella
Cucurella played great on Tuesday, stopping Lamine Yamal. Today, he faces another tough test against Bukayo Saka.
Moises Caicedo
Everyone's talking about 'Moises Caicedo vs. Declan Rice.' Caicedo is likely more focused on helping Chelsea get the win. If he plays great, Chelsea has a better chance.
Enzo Fernández
Fernandez might play a bit deeper today. But he'll still be able to make his usual runs into the box. Arsenal's midfield needs to watch him closely.
Pedro Neto
Neto started as the main striker against Barcelona, but might play on the right wing today. Maresca has been careful with Estevao Willian, despite his talent, and might hold him back again.
Cole Palmer
The big news is that Palmer is fit to play. Maresca said he could even start if needed. It's a risk, but Chelsea might need some magic from Palmer's left foot to break down Arsenal's tough defence.
Alejandro Garnacho
Many were surprised he didn't start against Barcelona, but Garnacho could be in the lineup today. Maresca is trusting him more with each game. He'll need to help Cucurella against Arsenal.
Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro didn't play against Barcelona but could return today. Liam Delap scored his first goal of the season on Tuesday, so he could start. But Maresca might go with Joao Pedro, who has been in good form in the Premier League.
Predicted Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Joao Pedro
£104M SHOCK: CHELSEA LAUNCH RECORD-BREAKING BID FOR REAL MADRID STAR FEDERICO VALVERDE
Chelsea launch a stunning £104m bid for Real Madrid's Federico Valverde. Learn how Liam Rosenior plans to rebuild the Blues' midfield.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea is planning a move for Real Madrid's Federico Valverde.
After firing Enzo Maresca, Chelsea played two Premier League games against Manchester City and Fulham under caretaker boss Calum McFarlane, but they didn't win either one.
Liam Rosenior is now the new manager, and his time began with a big 5-1 win over Carlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round last weekend.
Fichajes says that Rosenior wants to build his Chelsea team around a midfielder who can do it all, and he thinks Valverde is the perfect guy.
But Valverde’s contract runs until 2029, so Real Madrid isn't looking to sell him. They'll only let him go if they get a crazy good offer.
The player likes being with the Spanish team and isn't trying to leave right now. Still, Chelsea is ready to make an official £104m offer to try and get Real Madrid to sell him. Real Madrid might have a tough time turning down that much money, and is willing to think about the offer before deciding.
Valverde is a flexible midfielder who can play as a deep playmaker or in a box-to-box role. He can also fill in at right-back and on the right side.
Valverde has had a lot of success with Real Madrid, winning every major competition and becoming one of the world's best midfielders.
Right now, Chelsea’s midfield options include Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo, and Andrey Santos. But Lavia and Essugo have been dealing with injuries.
Because of that, Caicedo and Fernandez have been playing a lot. Valverde is in his prime and could be a huge addition for Chelsea if they can get him.
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can get the South American to join them in January or next summer.
Chelsea will play Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg this week before playing Brentford in the Premier League next weekend.
BREAKING: LIAM ROSENIOR DOES WHAT NINE CHELSEA MANAGERS COULDN’T IN TEN YEARS
Liam Rosenior ends a decade-long curse as Chelsea smash Charlton 5-1. Discover why he’s the first since Conte to win his debut.
Liam Rosenior couldn’t have asked for a better start as Chelsea’s new manager. His team smashed Charlton Athletic 5-1 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, and with that, Rosenior became the first Chelsea boss in ten years to win his debut match. The goals came from everywhere—Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto, and Enzo Fernandez all got on the scoresheet. It was a statement win, and Chelsea cruised into the next round.
You have to go back to Antonio Conte in August 2016 to find the last time a new Chelsea manager kicked off with a victory. Back then, Conte oversaw a 2-1 win against West Ham. In between, nine different managers, including caretakers and interims—even Frank Lampard, twice—couldn’t pull off a debut win. They managed a handful of draws and a few losses, but nobody started with three points until Rosenior.
After the match, Rosenior sounded pretty pleased with his squad’s attitude. He said, “Yeah, I was very happy with the attitude of the team, even in the first half. This isn’t an easy place to come, third round of the FA Cup. I thought our pressing was really intense and sharp. We controlled things, created chances from distance, and got a great goal from Hato at the perfect time.”
He went on, “The game opened up in the second half. We know we’ve got fantastic players. I was able to bring more quality off the bench, but honestly, I was delighted with the starting XI and especially the front three. Ale kept pushing in his one-on-ones, Marc Guiu was outstanding and really deserved his goal, and Jamie Gittens kept running at defenders. He always looked dangerous. So yeah, a lot of positives and a really good start.”
Now, Chelsea’s focus shifts to the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Wednesday. After that, Rosenior takes charge of his first Premier League game at Stamford Bridge against Brentford.
Talking about the big Arsenal clash, Rosenior said, “I’ve got another two days. The main thing I challenged the players on was how we react to setbacks and the intensity we show. Nothing tactical or technical—these players are top quality and have been well coached before I arrived. I was happy with the togetherness, the spirit, the way they ran, won duels, won headers—all the basics. That’s what makes the difference.”
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