Chelsea Predicted XI vs Everton: Team news, probable lineups, latest injuries.
Team Updates From The Chelsea vs Everton Kickoff
Chelsea walk into this fixture needing a steady performance after a busy run of games. Playing at home should help, but Everton arrive only a point behind. This adds a bit of edge to the match.
The PL table is tight and only a point separates the two sides at the moment. That said, this match matters more than it looks on paper.
Everton will arrive with confidence, so Chelsea must keep control early. The Blues have to avoid slipping into the kind of slow start that has hurt them before.
Enzo Maresca knows his team can’t afford to drop more ground on the leaders. He has pushed his players to respond after a mixed run. The squad’s energy has been sharp in training. The manager is still fine-tuning his combinations, but the overall rhythm has improved.
The focus has been on tightening their shape and moving the ball quicker between lines. The West London club needs to keep their focus and use the home crowd to lift the tempo. With that, they should handle the pressure better this time.
Chelsea Injury List And Return Dates
| Player | Injury | Expected Return |
| Liam Delap | Shoulder | Unknown |
| Levi Colwill | Knee | Unknown |
| Dario Essugo | Thigh | January |
| Romeo Lavia | Thigh | January |
| Wesley Fofana | Eye | December 13 |
Chelsea’s Suspension List
Moises Caicedo sits this one out. This comes as he completes the last game of his three-match suspension from his red card against Arsenal. His absence will force Maresca to adjust the balance in midfield again.
Player To Watch For Chelsea
Cole Palmer carries most of Chelsea’s creative load right now. His ability to drift into pockets, pick passes, and finish chances makes him the key figure.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
R. Sanchez; M. Gusto, W. Fofana, T. Chalobah, M. Cucurella; R. James, E. Fernandez, C. Palmer; P. Neto, J. Pedro, A. Garnacho,
As featured on Chelseanews.com
