Chelsea will be aching to redeem themselves in front of their home supporters as they welcome Luis Gracia’s Leeds United.
The Blues were well beaten when both teams faced off at the early stages of the season under former manager Thomas Tuchel. While both teams have struggled for results since then, picking up maximum points is more than crucial to Graham Potter’s shaky Chelsea reign in what could be considered a make or break game.
Chelsea team news :
Chelsea’s veteran centre back Thiago Silva is facing up to six weeks on the sidelines according to manager Graham Potter following a knee ligament injury suffered against Spurs at the weekend.
The Brazilian will be joined by the likes of Mendy and Mason Mount, who Potter confirmed to have been suffering from a lower abdomen pain. Azpi, Broja and Kante remain unavailable whilst Reece James is considered a doubt with a tight hamstring.
Leeds United team news:
Rodrigo, Stewart Dallas, Adam Forshaw, Pascal Struijk, and Luis Simistera are all out of the Chelsea tie. Leeds United will be looking to recall the likes of Bamford, Marc Roca, Georginio Rutter and Summerville into the starting XI against the Blues as both teams square up for the 3 points.
Kepa, Chalobah, W. Fofana, Badiashile, Chilwell, Fernandez, Zakaria, Madueke, Felix, Sterling, Havertz.
Chelsea predicted line up :
Leeds United predicted line up :
Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Wober, Firpo; Adams, McKennie; Harrison, Aaronson, Gnonto; Bamford
My preferred Chelsea line up.
Kepa; Chalobah, W. Fofana, Badiashile, Chilwell; Fernandez, Zakaria, Madueke, Felix, Sterling, Aubameyang.
Chelsea vs Leeds United score prediction :
Chelsea FC 2-0 Leeds United
Chelsea and Potter are sinking in a red hot lava of pressure. With just six goals scored since November last year, the game against Leeds is a must win. Potter has been walking on a minefield alongside disgruntled fans. It is only a matter of time before he sets himself ablaze if these abysmal run of results continues.
