Confirmed lineups for Chelsea v Nottngham Forest
Take a look at Chelsea and Nottngham Forest possible lineups for their Premier League encounter at the Bridge at 15:00 CET in London, England.
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The Blues host to Nottngham Forest at Stamford Bridge looking to continue their fine run of form and cut their defecit from league-leaders Liverpool to just two points. Chelsea are on a five-game winning streak across all competitions following their 4-2 victory against KAA Gent on Thursday. Cole Palmer scored four goals in Chelsea's 4-2 win over Brighton in matchday 6, and will look to get back to scoring after sitting out on the European clash.
Despite the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk forced to share playing time among each other due to Chelsea's large roster, Enzo Maresca has ensured that they will all get minutes throughout the season. "In this moment it is like this but the important thing is that changing players, you can see the identity of the team," explained the head coach.
For Nottingham Forest on the other hand, it has been a rollercoaster start of the season as they sit deservingly sit in 11th place. Although Chelsea remain favourite in the odds, Nuno Espirito Santo's triumph over Liverpool at Anfield means that Maresca's men will have to think twice before undermining their opponents.
Ahead of the match, only Reece James are Omari Kellyman unavailable for Chelsea, while Forest have the full extent of their squad available.
Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Nottngham Forest starting XI: Sels, Murillo, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Wood, Hudson-Odoi, Ward-Prowse, Moreno, Yates, Milenkovic, Aina
Despite the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk forced to share playing time among each other due to Chelsea's large roster, Enzo Maresca has ensured that they will all get minutes throughout the season. "In this moment it is like this but the important thing is that changing players, you can see the identity of the team," explained the head coach.
For Nottingham Forest on the other hand, it has been a rollercoaster start of the season as they sit deservingly sit in 11th place. Although Chelsea remain favourite in the odds, Nuno Espirito Santo's triumph over Liverpool at Anfield means that Maresca's men will have to think twice before undermining their opponents.
Ahead of the match, only Reece James are Omari Kellyman unavailable for Chelsea, while Forest have the full extent of their squad available.
Chelsea starting XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Nottngham Forest starting XI: Sels, Murillo, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Wood, Hudson-Odoi, Ward-Prowse, Moreno, Yates, Milenkovic, Aina
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