BREAKING: See #Chelsea Vs #Liverpool Predicted Lineup As Nicolas Jackson Leads – #CHELIV—Chelsea will commence their 2023-24 Premier League campaign at Stamford Bridge against Liverpool. This marks Mauricio Pochettino’s inaugural official game in charge of CFC since his appointment during the summer.
The team is expected to display some fresh faces as they endeavor to initiate the season on a positive note, seeking to rebound from a dismal performance in the previous season.
Unfortunately, new signing Christopher Nkunku will not be making his official debut for Chelsea due to a four-month injury absence. Wesley Fofana remains sidelined as well, recovering from an ACL injury. Although Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile are nearing a return, they won’t be ready for the Liverpool match. Noni Madueke is also unfit to start against Liverpool.
Players like Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech are anticipated to be excluded from the lineup as the club aims to offload them during the summer. Pochettino has extensively integrated youngsters during pre-season, with individuals like Carney Chukwuemeka and Andrey Santos possibly playing a role in the upcoming game.
Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez, James, Thiago Silva, Colwill, Chilwell, Fernandez, Gallagher, Sterling, Chukwuemeka, Jackson, Mudryk
Injured: Nkunku, Chalobah, Fofana, Badiashile, Broja, Bettinelli
Doubt: Madueke
Predicted Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Jota, Diaz