Chelsea won’t have much time to savor their Conference League victory over Panathinaikos, as their focus quickly shifts back to the Premier League. With only a single point from their last two league games, manager Enzo Maresca will be eager to reignite Chelsea’s winning form when Newcastle United arrives at Stamford Bridge.
After witnessing a fully rotated squad handle the Greek team with ease, Maresca faces some tough selection decisions. He’ll need to balance his lineup, carefully considering which players should start to secure a strong performance against Newcastle.
According to predictions by *The Chelsea Chronicle*, the anticipated starting XI for Sunday’s clash with Eddie Howe’s squad highlights the strategic choices Maresca will have to make as Chelsea look to climb up the league standings.
Chelsea predicted XI vs Newcastle
Filip Jorgensen showcased his skills against Panathinaikos, but Enzo Maresca will continue to place his trust in Robert Sanchez as Chelsea’s primary goalkeeper.
Reece James, who recently made a promising return from injury in Chelsea’s last league match, will start once again, having sat out the midweek trip to Greece. Wesley Fofana, set to rejoin the lineup after his suspension, will partner with Levi Colwill at center-back, despite Benoit Badiashile’s recent impressive displays.
Marc Cucurella, a key component of Maresca’s tactical setup, is expected to take up the left-back role. In midfield, Moises Caicedo, enjoying an outstanding season so far, will continue to anchor Chelsea’s core with his strong form.
Romeo Lavia to start ahead of Enzo Fernandez
Romeo Lavia is set to start once again, which will see Enzo Fernandez begin on the bench. On the right flank, Noni Madueke aims to step up with a strong showing against Newcastle to stay competitive in his position. Meanwhile, Cole Palmer will look to improve upon his last game against Liverpool as he takes up the central attacking role.
Across on the left, Enzo Maresca plans to give Mykhailo Mudryk a Premier League opportunity to make his mark, especially after Mudryk’s impressive display in the Conference League. Leading the line, Nicolas Jackson is eager to build on his great season start, with hopes to add more goals at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have been productive in front of goal across all competitions this season, led by Jackson’s contributions at the forefront of their attack.
In midfield, Cole Palmer has been a standout, contributing six goals and five assists across eight Premier League games, helping make this Chelsea side more balanced and diverse in goal-scoring. Reflecting on Chelsea’s history of prolific goal-scorers, Didier Drogba recently shared one of his biggest regrets from his Stamford Bridge days, offering insight from his remarkable time leading Chelsea’s attack.
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