Chelsea vs Everton: Predicted Lineup and Team News
Confirmed Starting XI
Chelsea:
- Goalkeeper: Kepa
- Defenders: Fofana, Koulibaly, Badiashile, James
- Midfielders: Fernandez, Kovacic, Chilwell
- Attackers: Felix, Havertz, Madueke
Injury News
Chelsea are facing several injury concerns ahead of the match against Everton.
N'Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic, and Raheem Sterling are all long-term absentees. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a back injury, while Mateo Kovacic is a doubt with a calf problem. It remains to be seen if they will recover in time for the match.
Everton, on the other hand, have no fresh injury concerns, and manager Frank Lampard is expected to have a fully fit squad at his disposal.
Predicted Formation
Chelsea are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Kepa in goal and a back four of James, Fofana, Koulibaly, and Chilwell.
Fernandez and Kovacic are likely to start in the central midfield roles, with Felix, Havertz, and Madueke playing in support of striker Kai Havertz.
Everton are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Jordan Pickford in goal and a back four of Seamus Coleman, James Tarkowski, Conor Coady, and Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Idrissa Gueye, Amadou Onana, and Alex Iwobi are likely to start in midfield, with Demarai Gray, Neal Maupay, and Dwight McNeil leading the attack.
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