Chelsea Confirms Lineup Against Leeds | Official News Site
Liam Rosenior has announced Chelsea’s lineup for their clash against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge. The match comes after Chelsea’s impressive 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Rosenior has integrated two teenagers into the starting squad, indicating his trust in their potential.
Chelsea’s Starting XI Against Leeds United
Here’s the lineup for Chelsea:
- Goalkeeper: Sanchez
- Defenders: Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella
- Midfielders: Caicedo, Santos
- Forwards: Palmer, Fernandez (c), Estevao, Joao Pedro
Josh Acheampong is poised to join Trevoh Chalobah in the center-back position, taking over for Wesley Fofana. Full-backs Malo Gusto and Marc Cucurella will continue their roles. In the midfield, Moises Caicedo and Andrey Santos will work alongside captain Enzo Fernandez. Estevao will replace Pedro Neto on the wing, with Cole Palmer on the opposite flank. Joao Pedro will lead the attack for Chelsea.
Leeds United’s Updated Lineup
Leeds United’s manager, Daniel Farke, has made three alterations following their 3-1 win against Nottingham Forest. The updated XI includes:
- Goalkeeper: Darlow
- Defenders: Justin, Bijol, Rodon, Bogle
- Midfielders: Ampadu (c), Gruev, Bornauw
- Forwards: Aaronson, Gudmundsson, Nmecha
Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw, and Lukas Nmecha will replace Pascal Struijk, Noah Okafor, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the starting lineup.
Substitutes for Both Teams
| Chelsea Substitutes | Leeds United Substitutes |
|---|---|
| Sharman-Lowe | Perri |
| Badiashile | Byram |
| Fofana | Longstaff |
| Sarr | Tanaka |
| Hato | Buonanotte |
| Garnacho | Gnonto |
| Neto | James |
| Delap | Okafor |
| Guiu | Piroe |
This match promises to be an exciting encounter as Chelsea aims to build on their recent success against a determined Leeds United side.
