Chelsea teams news against newcastle on sunday week three
Here's the latest Chelsea team news ahead of their Premier League match against Newcastle United on Sunday:
Injury Updates:
- Reece James (ankle) is still out, but is expected to return to training soon.
- N'Golo Kante (hamstring) is a doubt for the match, but will be assessed closer to kick-off.
- Thiago Silva (knee) is likely to miss the match, but is expected to return to training next week.
- Christian Pulisic (ankle) is a doubt, but will be assessed closer to kick-off.
- Kai Havertz (thigh) is expected to be fit for the match.
Suspensions:
- None.
Team News:
- Thomas Tuchel is expected to stick with the same 3-4-3 formation that has served Chelsea well so far this season.
- Mason Mount is likely to start on the right wing, with Timo Werner leading the line up front.
- Jorginho and N'Golo Kante (if fit) are expected to start in midfield, with Mateo Kovacic providing cover.
- Cesar Azpilicueta and Antonio Rudiger are likely to start at right-back and center-back respectively, with Thiago Silva's absence likely to be filled by Andreas Christensen or Kurt Zouma.
Predicted Lineup:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK)
- Cesar Azpilicueta (RB)
- Andreas Christensen (CB)
- Antonio Rudiger (CB)
- Ben Chilwell (LB)
- Jorginho (DM)
- Mateo Kovacic (DM)
- Mason Mount (RW)
- Timo Werner (ST)
- Callum Hudson-Odoi (LW)
Newcastle United Team News:
- Newcastle will be without midfielder Isaac Hayden, who is serving a one-match ban.
- Defender Fabian Schar is a doubt for the match, but will be assessed closer to kick-off.
- Forward Dwight Gayle is likely to start up front, with Joelinton and Miguel Almiron providing support.
Predicted Lineup:
- Martin Dubravka (GK)
- Emil Krafth (RB)
- Federico Fernandez (CB)
- Jamaal Lascelles (CB)
- Jetro Willems (LB)
- Sean Longstaff (DM)
- Jonjo Shelvey (DM)
- Miguel Almiron (RW)
- Joelinton (ST)
- Dwight Gayle (LW)
Please note that team news is subject to change, and this information is accurate as of my knowledge cutoff.