Chelsea face Leeds United in their premier league game after humiliating defeat at Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday
Match Venue And Kick-Off Time
Premier League giants Chelsea will play against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 pm West African Standard Time.
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The Blues will aim to break their streak of poor performances and return to winning ways as they welcome the Lilly Whites to their home ground.
Meanwhile, Graham Potter’s men are in a dire form, having only secured one victory in their last ten matches across all competitions.
They currently sit in the tenth position in the league table, and losing to Leeds United could further impede their chances of finishing among the top four teams this season.
Leeds United also have their own struggles, having won only three matches in their last ten games in all competitions.
The team is coming off a 2-0 defeat against Fulham in the FA Cup, and will need to put on a strong performance to defeat Chelsea on Saturday.
Team News
Chelsea
Chelsea could be without as many as seven players for the game due to injuries and illness.
Thiago Silva is expected to be out for up to six weeks after suffering a knee injury, while N’Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic, Armando Broja, and Edouard Mendy are all sidelined due to various injuries.
However, Cesare Azpilicueta and Mateo Kovacic may return to the squad following their respective recoveries from concussion and illness.
The potential starting XI for Chelsea is Kepa in goal, with James, Badiashile, Koulibaly, and Chilwell in defense. Loftus-Cheek and Fernandez could play in midfield, with Madueke, Felix, and Sterling in attacking positions, and Havertz as the lone striker.
Form: D-D-D-L-L
Possible Formation: (4-2-3-1)
Potential Starting XI: Kepa; James, Badiashile, Koulibaly, Chilwell; Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez; Madueke, Felix, Sterling; Havertz.
Photo Credit: Create Formation
Leeds United
Leeds United could also be without five players due to injuries, including Rodrigo, Stuart Dallas, and Adam Forshaw.
Pascal Struijk and Luis Sinisterra will need to be evaluated ahead of the game to see if they can return to the squad.
For Leeds United, Meslier could start in goal, with Ayling, Koch, Wöber, and Firpo in defense. Adams and McKennie could play in midfield, with Summerville, Aaronson, and Gnonto in attacking positions, and Bamford as the striker.
Form: D-L-L-W-L
Possible Formation: (4-2-3-1)
Potential Starting XI: Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Wöber, Firpo; Adams, McKennie; Summerville, Aaronson, Gnonto; Bamford.
Photo Credit: Create Formation
In summary, the upcoming match between Chelsea and Leeds United is poised to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams are struggling with poor form and injuries, but they will be eager to secure a much-needed victory.