May 19th 2024.
Chelsea are gearing up for their final match of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday, with Christopher Nkunku hoping to secure a starting spot. Unfortunately, the team will be without Mykhailo Mudryk and Reece James, who are both unavailable due to injuries.
James, who recently made his first appearance of the season, was shown a red card in the last game against Brighton for violent behavior. This will result in a four-match ban for the captain, adding to the team's ongoing struggles with injuries throughout the season.
However, there is some good news for Chelsea as Nkunku and Malo Gusto have finally returned to the team after recovering from their injuries. In fact, the two combined to score a goal in their last game against Brighton, giving the team hope for a strong finish to the season.
Levi Colwill, who has been out of action since March, is also back and will be hoping to get some playing time against Bournemouth. Ben Chilwell has also returned to fitness, but unfortunately, Mudryk will not be available for the match after getting injured in the last game.
Mudryk's injury was caused by a collision with Tariq Lamptey, which resulted in him being substituted due to concussion protocols. Manager Mauricio Pochettino will provide further updates on the team's injury situation during the final press conference of the season on Friday.
Nkunku, who replaced Mudryk in the last game, made a strong case for a starting spot by scoring a goal shortly after coming on. Pochettino has stated that they will assess Nkunku's fitness before deciding whether he can start the game against Bournemouth.
There is also anticipation for Thiago Silva to start in what will be his final game for the club. The team will be looking to end the season on a high note, and Pochettino will be providing updates on the team's lineup during the final press conference.
The predicted Chelsea lineup for the match includes Petrovic Gusto, Silva, Badiashile, Cucurella, Caicedo, Gallagher, Madueke, Palmer, Nkunku, and Jackson. Meanwhile, Bournemouth's predicted lineup includes Travers, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly, Christie, Cook, Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara, and Solanke.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 4pm BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Football. As the final match of the season, it is sure to be an exciting one for both teams and their fans. Keep an eye out for further updates from Pochettino during his press conference on Friday.
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