Liam Rosenior has announced the official lineup for Chelsea’s Premier League match against Newcastle United. The game marks a return to league action at Stamford Bridge following Chelsea’s recent success, where they achieved a convincing 4-1 win over Aston Villa.
Chelsea’s Lineup Changes for the Match
Rosenior implemented two changes to the team. Robert Sanchez takes the goalkeeper position, coming in for Filip Jorgensen. The defensive lineup remains unchanged from the recent match against Paris Saint-Germain. Here’s the setup:
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
- Defenders: Malo Gusto (right-back), Wesley Fofana (center-back), Trevoh Chalobah (center-back), Marc Cucurella (left-back)
Midfield and Attack Formation
Reece James, who recently extended his contract with Chelsea until 2032, captains the team. He will be paired in midfield with Moises Caicedo. The attack features Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, and Joao Pedro. Alejandro Garnacho steps in for the suspended Pedro Neto.
- Midfield: Reece James (c), Moises Caicedo
- Forwards: Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro
Substitutes List
The bench for today’s match includes the following players:
- Sharman-Lowe
- Tosin
- Sarr
- Badiashile
- Hato
- Andrey Santos
- Lavia
- Guiu
- Delap
Fans still have the opportunity to participate in the Play Predictor against Newcastle, with a chance to win exclusive Chelsea prizes. For more information, supporters are encouraged to visit the Chelsea Official App.
