Chelsea Fans Favor Santos, Sarr Against Manchester City
Chelsea head into their match with Manchester City short of several key players. Enzo Fernández is suspended by the club. Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah are sidelined with injuries. Filmogaz.com polled supporters on how Chelsea should adjust the line-up.
Midfield decisions
Moisés Caicedo topped the poll and was the clear choice to start. Fans gave him overwhelming support. The second midfield spot was much closer.
Andrey Santos edged Roméo Lavia in the vote. Santos earned 65% versus Lavia’s 52%. Dário Essugo attracted 3% of votes. Chelsea Fans Favor Santos was a recurring sentiment in the poll responses.
Defensive options
Malo Gusto is the obvious replacement at right-back. Support for the central defensive pair was split. Voters could not find a runaway favourite.
Mamadou Sarr received 37% of the votes. Josh Acheampong drew 36%, a margin of just one point. Other options included Jorrel Hato (26%), Tosin Adarabioyo (23%), and Benoît Badiashile (10%). This narrow result sets up Sarr Against Manchester City in the projected backline.
Formation and projected XI
Supporters preferred a 4-2-3-1 shape. That formation was selected by 74% of respondents.
| Position / Player | Support (%) |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper: Sánchez | 96% |
| Left-back: Cucurella | 97% |
| Center-back: Mamadou Sarr | 37% |
| Center-back: Fofana | 82% |
| Right-back: Gusto | 93% |
| Defensive midfield: Santos | 65% |
| Defensive midfield: Caicedo | 98% |
| Attacking midfield (left): Neto | 69% |
| Attacking midfield (central): Palmer | 97% |
| Attacking midfield (right): Estêvão | 89% |
| Striker: João Pedro | 98% |
Fringe names and substitutes
Alejandro Garnacho drew only 16% support. Liam Delap registered 5% and Marc Guiu had 2%. Fans view them as peripheral options for the matchday squad.
The Filmogaz.com poll highlights how Chelsea must adapt before kickoff. Managerial choices will now shape the final selection. Fans expressed clear ideas on the midfield and defense.
