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BRENTFORD VS CHELSEA : Chelsea’s Team News and Predicted Xl for the Clash on Wednesday
Chelsea face Brentford in the Carabao Cup Quarter-final on Wednesday, 22nd December at the Brentford Community Stadium hoping to get back to winning ways after a poor run of games.
Chelsea secured a place in the last eight of the competition by beating Southampton 4-3 on penalties. Brentford, on the other hand, overcame Stoke City by beating the championship side 2-1 away from home.
Brentford last two Premier League games were postponed due to rising Covid-19 cases and are well-rested for the clash. Chelsea were held to a goaless draw by Wolves after the Premier League denied their request to postpone the game due to more players testing positive for Covid-19.
Confirmed Officials
The EFL have confirmed the officials for the quarter-final clash, which will see Peter Banks take charge of the encounter in West London.
Referee: Peter Banks
Assistant Referees: Ian Hussin and Tim Wood
Fourth Official: Graham Scott
Team News
Brentford
David Raya is out with a long-term injury.13 staff members and players tested positive for Covid-19 last week which is expected to affect their performance.
Injuries: David Raya, Kristoffer Ajer, Josh Dasilva, Julian Jeanvier
Doubtful: Ethan Pinnock, Mathias Jorgensen, Ivan Toney
Chelsea
Chilwell is still ruled out with an injury and Jorginho is the lastest player to test positive for Covid-19
Injuries: Ben Chilwell
Doubtful: Trevoh Chalobah, Hakim Ziyech
Suspension: None
Unavailable (COVID-19): Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Jorginho
Chelsea’s Predicted XI
Chelsea struggled for most parts of the first half because Thomas Tuchel changed the formation for the first time to a four at the back in the Premier League since taking charge of the team.
They had to go in and receive the message clearer, then came out in the second half better, so I’m expecting Thomas Tuchel to continue with the same formation.(4:3:3)
Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga
Defenders: Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger and Marcos Alonso
Midfielders: Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante and Saul Niguez
Forwards: Reece James, Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount
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