Premier League 2024-2025: Chelsea-Wolverhampton, the likely lineups

Chelsea-Wolverhampton, the probable formations

Chelsea closes the program of the 22nd day of the Premier League 2024-2025 against Wolverhampton. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at Stamford Bridge in London. The Blues are going through a period of crisis, having won their last league victory on Dec. 15 and collected only three points in their next five matches, a result that has dropped them to sixth place in the standings. Wolves, on the other hand, come from two consecutive defeats against Nottingham and Newcastle, both by a heavy 3-0 scoreline, and find themselves in an increasingly precarious position in the standings, further aggravated by Everton's recent win against Tottenham. 

Maresca has to deal with numerous unavailable players, but hopes to recover Palmer, Fernandez and Colwill, who are expected to start. In attack behind Jackson, there will be Sancho and Madueke, in addition to the already mentioned Palmer.

Vitor Pereira is expected to deploy Cunha from the first minute in place of Guedes, paired with Hwang, behind the'only point Larsen. On the outsides, Rodrigo Gomes and Ait-Nouri are expected to be used, while Kalajdzic, Mosquera and Gonzalez will remain unavailable.

Probable lineups

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson. All. Maresca.

Wolverhampton (3-4-2-1): Sa; Doherty, Bueno, Agbadou; R. Gomes, Andre, J. Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Hwang, Cunha; Larsen. All. Pereira.