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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Manchester United vs Chelsea
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COMPETITION :
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Premier Lgue
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| DATE: |
05-04-2024
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TIME:
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12.45 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
11.15 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Anfield
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Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Petrovic; Disasi, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling; Jackson
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka; Mainoo, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
Chelsea and Manchester United, both teams face injury concerns that could impact their lineups and tactics.
Chelsea will be without several key players due to injuries, including Wesley Fofana, Reece James, and Christopher Nkunku. Additionally, Ben Chilwell is not expected to be involved as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. However, Robert Sanchez, Trevoh Chalobah, and Malo Gusto have participated in training and could feature, although Gusto's fitness remains uncertain. If Gusto is unavailable, Axel Disasi may fill in at right-back, requiring Thiago Silva to return to the starting lineup alongside Benoit Badiashile in central defense. Marc Cucurella is set to continue at left-back. In midfield, Palmer, Raheem Sterling, and Noni Madueke are expected to battle for a start in the final third.
Manchester United also faces injury setbacks, with Victor Lindelof, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, and Tyrell Malacia ruled out. However, Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans are in contention to partner Harry Maguire in central defense. In midfield, Casemiro and Mason Mount are options, although Scott McTominay's form may see him retain his place. Amad Diallo is available to return from suspension but may not displace Alejandro Garnacho or Marcus Rashford on the flanks.
Both teams will need to carefully manage their squad and adjust their tactics to cope with the absence of key players and ensure a competitive performance in the upcoming fixture.