Chelsea take on Manchester United on Saturday evening and football.london's Blues writers pick the teams they believe Graham Potter should field at Stamford ...
It is a system a majority of the players are comfortable with and can hopefully offer enough balance against an opponent who will look to gain joy in transition. Although Cesar Azpilicueta is not a great solution for a team who needs mobility and speed down the right, keeping Ruben Loftus-Cheek in central midfield feels preferable. With James out, Ruben Loftus-Cheek could come in on the right-hand side once again. Potter could go with a three-at-the-back again for the visit of Man United. Aubameyang only played ten minutes at the Gtech Community Stadium so will be fresh and ready to lead the attack. That would see Trevoh Chalobah return to the right centre-back role and Thiago Silva come back into the starting XI in the centre. The latter question is not just isolated to this game and will continue until after the World Cup when he hopefully can return to full fitness. There are several players to pair him with but I think Loftus-Cheek, who has impressed since Potter's arrival, will get the nod ahead of the experienced Jorginho. How things shape up in front of him is a little more difficult to predict but I suspect Potter will continue with a back three system. On the opposite flank, I'd bring back Ben Chilwell. Potter will be without Reece James, Wesley Fofana and N'Golo Kante, who are all ruled out with long-term injuries. Goals from Fred and
Chelsea have no new injury concerns ahead of Manchester United's visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, manager Graham Potter has confirmed.
Conor (Gallagher) trained today so we will see how he is over the 24 hours." [Conor Gallagher](/topic/conor-gallagher), who was withdrawn in the first half of the 0-0 draw at Brentford [due to illness](/sport/football/chelsea-fc-gallagher-brentford-injury-b1033945.html), has trained and will be assessed closer to kick-off. [helsea](/topic/chelsea) have no new injury concerns ahead of [Manchester United](/topic/manchester-united)’s visit to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, manager Graham Potter has confirmed.
Chelsea host Manchester United in a heavyweight clash between top four hopefuls in the Premier League on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.
This is going to be a tight, tense clash and there will be contrasting styles of play on show. In midfield Scott McTominay could come in to give Fred a rest, while the front four has a great balance about it so expect that to stay the same. —– Casemiro —– Fred —– That said, Potter could start Cucurella as a left-sided center back and Sterling could play as a hybrid left wing-back as his lineups are so flexible. —– Aubameyang —– —– Kepa —–
Chelsea vs. Manchester United, Premier League: You choose the starting lineup.
While Reece James, N’Golo Kanté, and Wesley Fofana are out long-term, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell should be back from their maintenance days and Conor Gallagher’s illness seems to have been just a passing phase. Chelsea are unbeaten in seven, United are unbeaten in five. (And I’m sure a massive pain for fans.)
Manchester United come into the game against Chelsea on the back of a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. And the Red Devils will be full of confidence right now.
Summer signing Antony will start on the right flank, and Jadon Sancho is likely to operate as the left-sided winger. They will look to break up the Chelsea play and set up counter attacks for their teammates. Bruno Fernandes has the ability to create chances out of nothing and has an eye for goal as well. Bruno Fernandes dropped a masterclass against Tottenham, and he will be a key player for Manchester United at Stamford Bridge as well. and the duo will likely drift into the wide areas from time to time. Marc Cucurella will likely start as the left-sided wing-back, and he will be expected to provide some width to the side going forward apart from his defensive duties. Apart from the three players, Graham Potter will have a fully fit squad to choose from against Manchester United. Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot is set to start as the right-back after impressing on a consistent basis this season. The last few meetings between these two sides have ended in a draw, and both teams will be determined to grind out all three points here. Chelsea are yet to lose under Graham Potter, and they will hope to continue that streak with a victory against Manchester United at home. The Spaniard has been in outstanding form recently, and he will retain his spot ahead of Edouard Mendy. Manchester United come into the game against Chelsea on the back of a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
After a strong performance against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, it seems unlikely that there will be many major changes to Erik ten Hag's starting XI.
He is still the team's best midfielder on the ball however and he offers a different option to the player who has been covering for him, Fred. The only other change United fans may see is at left-back. Fred is worse on the ball than Eriksen but he is much more mobile.