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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Chelsea vs Luton Town
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
30-12-2023
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TIME:
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06.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
04.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Kenilworth Road
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Predicted Line-Up
Luton Town possible starting lineup:
Kaminski; Osho, Mengi, Bell; Doughty, Barkley, Lokonga, Giles; Townsend, Morris; Adebayo
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Sterling; Nkunku
Luton and Chelsea, both teams are contending with a variety of player availability issues. Following their recent game against Sheffield United, Luton is fortunate to have no new injury or suspension worries. Jordan Clark may return to bolster the squad if his illness subsides in time. Issa Kabore has successfully recovered from a muscular injury. However, Reece Burke (thigh), Dan Potts (thigh), and Marvelous Nakamba (knee) are expected to miss the game, while Captain Tom Lockyer continues his recovery from a previous cardiac arrest.
On the Chelsea side, Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer are eligible for selection after serving one-game suspensions against Palace. The last game saw Christopher Nkunku making his first Premier League start and Romeo Lavia making his debut off the bench. Concerns have been raised about knocks to Lavia and Mykhaylo Mudryk, potentially further impacting Chelsea's midfield if Enzo Fernandez's hernia does not settle down in time.
Chelsea's definite absentees for the upcoming game include Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, and Robert Sanchez. Given the demanding schedule and a subpar performance on Wednesday, manager Pochettino might consider resting Nicolas Jackson.
As both teams navigate their player availability challenges, the final lineups will hinge on the fitness status of key players in the hours leading up to the game.