This is the Chelsea confirmed lineup for their Europa Conference League clash with Legia Warsaw in Poland. The location means this is a middle of the day kick-off which is always fun! Enzo Maresca will have one eye on Sunday’s Premier League match and the impact of travel when it comes to today’s team selection.
Filip Jorgensen starts in goal behind a back line of Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Josh Acheampong, and Malo Gusto. Reece James is likely to start in midfield with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Tyrique George, and Christopher Nkunku up front.
Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Moises Caicedo are just some of the names available off the bench to help out if needs be.
There’s some interesting moves made with neither of the usual pivot starting and James being pushed into midfield with Dewsbury-Hall. This could leave the captain exposed depending on who will be moving inside to help him cover the area as the former Leicester man likes to move forward and operate near Palmer.
Tosin, Badiashile, and Acheampong will presumably form a very physical and ball-playing back three when in possession while George gets the nod on the right to keep Madueke and Pedro Neto fresh for the Ipswich clash. Palmer starting is intriguing but it does allow Enzo to rest and could see him play himself into form by finally nabbing another goal.
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Stay tuned for the Chelsea confirmed lineup. There will be news as well as discussions on who starts, who was dropped, and what tweaks we may see from the manager.
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