Chelsea will be looking forward to achieving a terrific result in the imminent clash against Leed United in the 36th premier league game, having sprawled exorbitantly in the last four to five premier league matches earning as low as five points in five league games....CONTINUE READING
Leed United is said to be another uphill task for the London Club, mainly at this delicate period when the team needs a win to cement their spot in the top four positions.
This is so because Leed United had descended to the relegation zone after a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal. In this light Leed United needs to win their remaining fixtures to ascertain their stay in the premier league next season.
At present, Thomas Tuchel’s side seemed to have lost winning mentalities owing to their recent performances in the league. Winning a crucial clash such as Leed United will instill courage and restore winning mentality in the team ahead of the scintillating impending F.A Cup final with Liverpool, at Wembley.
Ngolo Kante and Jorginho were absent in the deplorable cash against Wolves where Romelu Lukaku’s effort to seal the London team’s Champions League spot was proved abortive with a scintillating 2-0 comeback from the Wolverhampton Wanderers boys.
According to Tuchel; Jorginho and Kante are fighting to be fit, so as to return swiftly to the pitch against Leed United.
Mason Mount and Kai Harvests are to return to pitch after being rested against Wolves, though Romelu Lukaku is most likely to lead Chelsea’s attack again today against the lead United if Thomas Tuchel is considered his last match performance.
Chelsea Possible Line Up:
Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy
Defender: Malang Sarr, Antonio Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta, Reece James.
Midfielder: Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mateo Kovacic.
Attackers: Christian Pulisic, Timo Werner, Romelu Lukaku.
Alonso may be excluded from the first eleven squads to challenge lead amid the ongoing controversy with Tuchel. So Malang Sarr or Saul is more likely to take his position should Alonso features on the bench.