Chelsea news ahead of tomorrow match
Here are some Chelsea news updates ahead of their match tomorrow:
Team News
- Chelsea will be without midfielder N'Golo Kante, who has been ruled out for the next few weeks with a hamstring injury.
- Defender Antonio Rudiger is also a doubt for the match, as he is still recovering from a knee injury.
- Striker Tammy Abraham is expected to start up front, with Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi providing backup.
- Midfielder Mateo Kovacic is set to return to the starting lineup after being rested in the midweek Champions League match.
Injury Updates
- Christian Pulisic is expected to be fit for the match after recovering from a minor ankle injury.
- Willian is also expected to be available, despite being substituted in the midweek match with a minor knock.
- Emerson Palmieri is still out with a hamstring injury, and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Tactics and Lineup
- Frank Lampard is expected to stick with a 4-3-3 formation, with Jorginho, Kovacic, and Willian forming the midfield trio.
- The front three is likely to consist of Abraham, Pedro, and Willian, with Giroud and Batshuayi providing backup.
- Lampard may also consider starting with a more defensive-minded midfielder, such as Ross Barkley or Mason Mount, to provide additional protection for the back four.
Opponent Analysis
- Chelsea's opponents tomorrow are Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have been in good form recently, winning their last two matches in the Premier League.
- Wolves have a strong defense, which has conceded just 12 goals in their last 10 matches.
- Chelsea will need to be clinical in front of goal and take advantage of any mistakes made by the Wolves defense.
Quote of the Day
- Frank Lampard: "We're looking forward to the game, it's a big one for us. We know how tough it's going to be, but we're ready for it."