Chelsea They will be hoping to get back to winning ways against Wolverhampton Wanderers after being the only top six team to lose in the final. Premier LeagueFirst day of.
Here's a look at the team Enzo Maresca could field at Molineux as the Blues boss makes changes from the side that beat Servette in midweek:
GOALKEEPER – Although Chelsea have more than half a dozen goalkeepers, Enzo Maresca could stick with Robert Sanchez in goal. His choice against Manchester City The last league match was an indication that he is the chosen one for the number one spot in the team. Filip Jorgensen will retire after starting against Servette.
DEFENDERS – Marc Cucurella was substituted against City with an apparent injury and there is no concrete update on his fitness, but he should be fit and ready to start against Wolves at left-back, while Malo Gusto will take his place on the right side of defence.
The centre-backs were not all that bad against Manchester City, so Maresca could continue to trust the duo formed by Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana. Axel Disasi, Renato Veirga, Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile will leave their places.
MIDFIELDERS – Romeo Lavia and Moisés Caicedo are likely to be called upon to start in defensive midfield against Wolves, who will need to be countered with plenty of physicality in the engine room.
Enzo Fernandez will play in Chelsea's attacking midfield and will be looking to make a better impression than he did against City. He was honestly one of Chelsea's worst performers at Stamford Bridge against the reigning champions, so he will be under a lot of pressure tomorrow to respond.
ATTACKERS – Christopher Nkunku opened his account for the season in the Europa Conference League qualifier against Servette in midweek and will be looking to do the same in the Premier League when he starts on the left flank.
Nicolas Jackson will lead Chelsea's attack, making way for Marc Guiu. The former Villarreal striker failed to score in either of the two games against Wolves last season and will be looking to improve significantly this time around.
New signing João Félix may not be ready to start on the right flank just yet, but Pedro Neto could make his league debut on the right wing after coming off the bench against Manchester City.
Cole Palmer could miss the match as a precaution after the Englishman was… seen limping Following the midweek win over Servette, Mykhailo Mudryk is expected to leave the match after being publicly criticised for his performance on Thursday night.
Here's what Chelsea could look like on paper:
