Chelsea have a golden opportunity today to end an inconsistent season on a positive note when they host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. Three problems will ensure a sixth-place finish for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, meaning they will qualify for next season’s Europa League unless Manchester United are defeated. City’s opponents in the FA Cup final. This situation would demote Les Bleus to the Europa Conference League. Either way, Pochettino’s men will be aiming for a fifth straight win in the Premier League, even if the manager has a slew of players unavailable for the FA Cup final. cherries.
Goalkeeper: Petrovic
Robert Sanchez’s injuries are key and see Dorde Petrovic play Chelsea’s number one role this season, with the Serbian finishing the season between the sticks against Bournemouth. The 24-year-old was denied just a third blank sheet in 4 games until Danny Welbeck’s No. 97 striker at Brighton on Wednesday, but that wasn’t the result with the visitors 2-0 at the time.
Marcus Bettinelli will again be a replacement on the bench, with Sanchez sent off. But whatever the result today, Pochettino will most likely review his goalkeeping characteristics this summer.
Defenders: Gusto, Silva, Chalobah, Cucurella
The hosts have already noticed his limited features at right-back, with Reece James suspended following his red card following joining Amex. Therefore, Marlo Gusto will retain his position and Thiago Silva is expected to return to the XI for what he could be. It will be an emotional farewell for the fans in his last game for the club. Benoît Badiashile will retire.
Defensive midfield: Caicedo, Gallagher
With Enzo Fernandez already ruled out, the duo of Moises Caicedo and Conor Gallagher will once again protect the back four. Through it all, the £115m man appears to have the sort of form that convinced the club to make him a British trade record, but Gallagher’s long-term remains uncertain. Despite being key for his team in the 2023/24 campaign, the hypothesis persists that this could be his last game for Chelsea before the club opt to make money this summer.
Attacking midfield: Palmer, Maudueke, Sterling
Chelsea will most likely be without the injured Mykhailo Mudryk after limping in midweek, ensuring Raheem Sterling’s return to the starting line-up. The mercurial Cole Palmer, who has one last chance to claim a place in England’s squad for the European Championship. 2024, as he improves, Noni Madueke will form the trio.
Forward: Jackson
Christopher Nkunku looked strong when he scored against Brighton, but Pochettino hinted he would threaten to sign RB Leipzig for £52m early on this afternoon following his injury troubles.
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“He played more than expected because of Mykhailo Mudryk’s injury against Brighton,” said the Argentine. “He played a little bit more than expected, so let’s compare him. We can’t be in any danger because we need it to end. “This season with a good feeling and then being able to start the pre-season well.
Expect Nicolas Jackson to start as he looks to score his 15th Premier League goal of the season, and Nkunku is sure to appear in the second half.
Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Gusto, Chalobah, Silva, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Sterling; Jackson.
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