Chelsea are lastly again in Premier League motion in simply 5 days time, welcoming Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge for the Tuesday night kick off on the twenty seventh.
Combined feelings proper now I’m certain from Chelsea followers, however for me, I’m really glad and excited for membership soccer to be again. I appreciated and loved/wanted the break from it, however I’ve reset my expectations, honed in my feelings (for now no less than), and I’m prepared to observe Chelsea once more!
When it comes to type, it’s just about a clear slate because of the break and the reset, which Chelsea have actually wanted. However earlier than the break, everyone knows that our type and performances have been poor and seen us slip into eighth place within the Premier League
As for Bournemouth, earlier than beating Everton 3-0 of their final sport earlier than the break, they hadn’t gained a sport since October the eighth after they beat Leicester. They at present sit in 14th spot within the league.
The 2 golf equipment have solely met on 17 events previously, with Chelsea successful 11 of these, and only one draw has been performed out.
Nonetheless, in latest instances, Bournemouth have turn into a little bit of a bogey group for Chelsea, successful 3 of their 5 they’ve ever gained, since a 3-0 victory over us in 2018.
And Chelsea haven’t really overwhelmed Bournemouth since that very same 12 months, with a 1-0 win in The League Cup in December 2018.
Chelsea have drawn one and misplaced two within the final three matches, struggling an embarrassing 4-0 defeat in January 2019.
So, it’s not going to be a simple sport for Chelsea in any respect, because it by no means is on this league. However I do anticipate us to get the job accomplished.
When it comes to lineups and predictions, basing on all the pieces I’ve heard in regards to the final couple of weeks and match health, I imagine we’ll begin with one thing like this:
Clearly predicting a Potter beginning formation is close to unimaginable. However I’m basing this off accidents and World Cup situation.
Wesley Fofana is clearly now injured. Mason Mount might be a doubt as a consequence of lacking the pleasant in opposition to Brentford with damage regardless that he has returned to coaching right this moment. Reece James ought to be good to go.
Kepa Arrizabalaga I imagine has been enjoying and coaching once more, however we nonetheless aren’t totally certain if he’s good to go but. In midfield as nicely, Mateo Kovacic may be thrown in there, however he actually shouldn’t be after enjoying a lot on the World Cup. Lewis Corridor deserves to maintain a beginning spot on benefit.