MCI vs CHE: Chelsea’s Team Updates, Predicted Lineup, and Kick-off Details for Premier League Clash

Chelsea will aim to secure a crucial three points as they face Manchester City in an eagerly anticipated Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium. Currently sitting 4th in the table and trailing league leaders by 10 points, the Blues are desperate for a turnaround after managing just one victory in their last five matches.

Recent Head-to-Head

Chelsea’s record against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has been less than favorable, with their last few meetings resulting in just two draws and no wins for the Stamford Bridge side.

Chelsea Team News

Manager Enzo Maresca could be without several key players:

• Levi Colwill, Enzo Fernandez, and Romeo Lavia are sidelined due to injuries sustained in recent fixtures.
• Benoit Badiashile remains unavailable due to a hamstring issue.
• Mykhailo Mudryk is out, serving a suspension.

However, there’s some positive news as Wesley Fofana has returned to training, which could provide a boost to Maresca’s squad, as reported.

Chelsea’s Possible Starting Lineup

Enzo Maresca is expected to retain a core group of players from last week’s game against Wolves, with some adjustments due to injuries and suspensions. A potential lineup might include:

• Goalkeeper: Jorgensen
• Defenders: Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Chalobah, James
• Midfielders: Drewsbury-Hall, Caicedo
• Attackers: Neto, Felix, Palmer
• Striker: Nicholas Jackson

Match Date and Kick-off Time

The high-stakes clash between Chelsea and Manchester City is set to take place on Saturday, January 25th, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 WAT (6:30 PM Nigerian Time).

The game promises to be an exciting battle as both teams seek to assert their dominance in the league.