Today’s Premier League matchup between Chelsea and Crystal Palace takes place at Selhurst Park.
With only 10 points after six games, the Blues’ league campaign has gotten off to a terrible start. Manager Graham Potter must turn things around.
N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy, Marc Cucurella, and Carney Chukwuemeka are the four players he will be without for today’s derby, but he still has a quality roster to pick from.
According to predictions, Chelsea will line up against Palace as follows:
Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy is yet to return to training after missing the past two games due to a rib ailment, according to Potter. Kepa Arrizabalaga should start in goal with confidence in his absence. The Spaniard will play in the Premier League for the first time this year.
In defense: Things will change. On the right side of the central defense, Wesley Fofana ought to take the position of Cesar Azpilicueta. Kalidou Koulibaly should return to the backline now that Cucurella is unwell. After his defensive miscue against Dinamo Zagreb the previous time out, he had a lot to prove.
Right wing-back Reece James is anticipated to start the game. Against RB Salzburg, Raheem Sterling started as a left wing-back, but the Englishman will likely play a more forward position today. Ben Chilwell ought to be reinstated to the starting lineup as the left wing-back in that situation.
Midfield: Although Kante resumed solo training earlier this week, his team practice has not yet included him. It ought to be a simple choice for Potter now that the Frenchman is not there. The top midfield choices at the moment are Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic. The seasoned team ought to go first.
Raheem Sterling has been in excellent form for the Blues so far in attack. In eight games, he has four goals and one assist. The Englishman, who should start for Chelsea, may form a front three with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mason Mount.
Aubameyang might still be backed as the primary striker despite Kai Havertz being outstanding for Germany with a brace against England in the Nations League. Havertz’s club performance has been patchy. In his eight appearances this season, he has only scored once, and he might be benched.
