Chelsea and Wolves face off tonight in a Premier League clash with meaningful implications for the Champions League race. A victory for the Blues could propel them to third place, and potentially even second, in the standings. Wolves,meanwhile,are under the guidance of an interim manager following the recent dismissal of Vitor Pereira,adding an element of unpredictability to the match.
this fixture arrives with Chelsea seeking to capitalize on their recent form and solidify their position among the league’s elite. Wolves, battling to avoid relegation, will be eager to demonstrate a ”new manager bounce” and disrupt Chelsea’s ambitions. The match promises a compelling tactical battle and high stakes for both sides.
Chelsea Starting XI: Sánchez; Cucurella, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto; Enzo (c), Caicedo; Garnacho, João Pedro, Neto; Delap.
manager Enzo Maresca has opted for a starting lineup featuring Liam Delap, with João Pedro shifting to the No.10 role.Malo Gusto is preferred at right-back over Reece James.
Wolves Starting XI: Johnstone; tchatchoua, S. Bueno, Krejci, Toti, H. Bueno, Andre, J. Gomes, Bellegarde, Hwang, Strand Larsen.
Wolves have confirmed that Pedro Neto is fit to start, lining up opposite Alejandro Garnacho. Wes fofana will partner with Trevoh Chalobah in Chelsea’s defense.
Substitutes:
* Chelsea: Jörgensen, Hato, Acheampong, James, Santos, Gittens, Estêvão, Guiu
* Wolves: Sa, Munetsi, Wolfe, Arias, Arokodare, Mosquera, chirewa, However, Mane.
