| Chelsea vs Wolves | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Chelsea vs Wolves
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
04-02-2024
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TIME:
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07.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
06.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Stamford Bridge
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Predicted Lineups
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Petrovic; Disasi, Silva, Badiashile, Gusto; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Nkunku, Sterling; Jackson
Wolverhampton Wanderers possible starting lineup:
Sa; Kilman, Dawson, Toti; Semedo, Lemina, Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Sarabia, Neto; Cunha
Despite Senegal's premature exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, Nicolas Jackson was unable to rejoin Pochettino's squad in time for the loss to Liverpool. However, the striker is anticipated to make his domestic comeback against Wolves, who lost out on the loan signing of Armando Broja to Fulham.
Unfortunately, the hosts continue to grapple with a list of absentees, including Levi Colwill, sidelined with a tendon problem, and several others like Lesley Ugochukwu, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Robert Sanchez, and Trevoh Chalobah who remain unavailable.
Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, and Malo Gusto are likely to be considered by Pochettino for the upcoming game following their disappointing performance against Liverpool. During the Merseyside disaster, Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke, and Ben Chilwell, who received a booking for diving in a challenging cameo, were substituted at halftime.
On the contrary, Wolves find themselves without any injured players to treat currently. However, Boubacar Traore of Mali and South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan are still engaged in continental competition with their respective national teams.
With less than 72 hours between fixtures, O'Neil faces a delicate task of assessing the squad's fitness. Strategic changes may be necessary, with a potential recall for Rayan Ait-Nouri on the left flank. In the midfield, Tommy Doyle's position is under scrutiny, with Joao Gomes poised for a possible start. Additionally, Sarabia's composed penalty performance may enhance his chances of displacing Jean-Ricner Bellegarde in the final third. The upcoming clash promises tactical adjustments and the potential introduction of fresh faces to invigorate the team's performance.