September 1st 2024.
Today, Chelsea will be facing Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, with Felix hoping to secure his first start for the team. After their recent win against Wolves, Noni Madueke was called up for his first senior England appearance, adding to the excitement of the week. He will be looking to continue his impressive performance with a starting role, although he did play for an hour in the European match against Servette on Thursday.
Another standout player, Christopher Nkunku, who scored from a penalty in the same game, played the full 90 minutes and may be among the substitutes for today's match. On the other hand, Joao Felix and Pedro Neto, who did not play in the midweek clash, could potentially be considered for starting roles. And after sitting out of the game in Switzerland, Wesley Fofana is expected to return to the starting lineup and partner with Levi Colwill.
However, Romeo Lavia, who missed last weekend's victory and did not travel for the Europa Conference play-off due to a minor hamstring injury, may still be out of action. Chelsea's Portuguese duo, who were not seen in any training images this week, may not be risked for their return, especially with the international break also approaching.
Despite a busy transfer deadline day, with no arrivals of Victor Osimhen or Ivan Toney, Chelsea did manage to secure a loan deal for Jadon Sancho from Manchester United. Although he may not make his debut yet, he will have time to get up to speed under Maresca during the international break.
With all these factors in mind, here is the predicted Chelsea lineup for today's match against Crystal Palace: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Felix, Jackson. Fans who are eager to watch the match may be disappointed to know that it will not be broadcasted live in the UK.
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