Chelsea are ready to take on Tottenham Hotspur away from home on matchday 15 of first division.
It is the first league meeting of the season between the London rivals and the Blues will look to honor him with a victory to bolster their hopes of finishing in the top four, as well as giving Enzo Maresca his first major win in the position. against a city rival after drawing against Arsenal a few weeks ago.
The Italian is likely to make a number of changes from the team that beat Southampton 5-1 in midweek. That being said, here's a look at Chelsea's planned XI for the derby against Spurs.
goalkeeper – Filip Jorgensen started his first Premier League game at St. Mary's Stadium, but could make way for the team's main goalkeeper, Robert Sánchez, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Defenders – Enzo Maresca is left without James Reeceso his full-backs from Southampton's victory are unlikely to change. As a result, Malo Gusto could continue to play at right back, while Marc Cucurella could also play at left.
Meanwhile, Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo could leave the lineup with Benoit Badiashile and Levi Colwill expected to replace them in the middle of the back four.
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Midfielders – Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández have been in good shape together in recent months. The duo could play the role of double pivot and Enzo Maresca is unlikely to make too many tactical adjustments against Tottenham. As expected, Cole Palmer could also start as an attacking midfielder.
The right flank will probably belong to Noni Madueke after his goal and assist against Southampton, while Pedro Neto, who arrived in the summer from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a £54 million dealHe could replace Joao Félix on the left wing.
Forward – Nicolas Jackson is likely to lead the line ahead of Christopher Nkunku. He scored a hat-trick away against Tottenham last season in the Premier League and will be looking to repeat the feat this time.
Here's what the Blues would look like on paper:
