August 30th 2024.
This weekend, Chelsea is set to face off against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, and they are determined to secure their second consecutive win in the Premier League. The last time these two teams met, Noni Madueke put on an impressive performance by scoring a hat-trick, earning him a well-deserved call-up to the senior England team. With this achievement under his belt, Madueke is eager to continue his success and earn a starting spot on Saturday. However, he did play for an hour in the midweek game against Servette, where the Blues narrowly avoided a European upset. Christopher Nkunku, who also scored from a penalty in that game, played the full 90 minutes and may be among the substitutes for the upcoming match against the Eagles.
As for the rest of the team, it seems that Joao Felix and Pedro Neto, who did not participate in the midweek game, could potentially earn starting roles this weekend. Additionally, Wesley Fofana, who was also absent from the match against Servette, is expected to return to the starting lineup alongside Levi Colwill. However, Romeo Lavia, who missed last weekend's victory due to a minor hamstring injury, is not expected to play as he did not travel with the team for the Europa Conference play-off.
On the other hand, Chelsea's Portuguese duo may be hoping for a chance to start this weekend. There has been no recent training images released by the club featuring them, and with the international break approaching, the team may not want to risk their return. There is also a possibility of a new striker, Victor Osimhen, joining the team before the game on Saturday. But regardless of any last-minute transfers, Nicolas Jackson is expected to continue leading the front line after scoring his first goal of the season in the previous game against Wolves.
Here is the predicted starting lineup for Chelsea against Crystal Palace: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Felix, Jackson. The game is set to kick off at 1:30pm on Sunday, September 1, and unfortunately, it will not be broadcasted live in the UK. Stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis of Chelsea by signing up for our newsletter, where you can also find the match schedule, kick-off times, and TV channels for upcoming games. We value your privacy and ensure it with our Privacy Policy, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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