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

Chelsea-Southampton, the probable formations

Stamford Bridge will be the scene of the challenge between Chelsea and Southampton, valid for the 27th day of the Premier League. The Blues, after the knockout with Aston Villa, will try to resume the race toward the Champions League zone, vice versa the guests are desperate for points to keep alive their hopes of salvation.

Maresca will take the field with 4-2-3-1: Jorgensen in goal, defense with Malo Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill and Cucurella. In midfield Caicedo and Enzo Fernández, while on the three-quarter, Sancho, Palmer and Pedro Neto will support the’only forward Nkunku.

Jurić, on the other hand, will line up with a compact 3-4-2-1: Ramsdale between the posts, three-man defense with Bree, Stephens and Bella-Kotchap. In the middle of the field, there will be Ugochukwu and Aribo, with Walker-Peters and Wellington manning the side lanes. In attack, Sulemana and Fernandes will support central forward Onuachu.

Probable lineups

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; Malo Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sancho, Palmer, Pedro Neto; Nkunku. All Maresca.

Southampton (3-4-2-1): Ramsdale; Bree, Stephens, Bella-Kotchap; Walker-Peters, Ugochukwu, Aribo, Wellington; Sulemana, Fernandes; Onuachu. All Juric.