Chelsea vs Brentford: Match Preview, kickoff time, team news and possible lineups

Match Preview

 In the last few weeks, they've been off-field issues bothering the Chelsea after the club was hit with sanctions in relation to their owner's involvement with Russian president, Vladamir Putin. The club have had to play through pains but haven't let the fans down since their turmoil began.



Even with off-field issues not going well for the Blues, they have continued to sure their resilience on the pitch, winning all of their four games since the club was hit with sanctions. Season tickets holder are expected to be at Stamford Bridge in this London Derby and Thomas Tuchel's boys will look to continue their winning sprey as they look to consolidate their Champions League charge. The game should be another walk in the park for the Blues who have won 6 of their 7 games against London clubs this season and have kept a shut-out in all of those six wins.

Brentford who sits 15th on the league table are certainly assured of Premier League safety. The Bees have won three of their PL games and are on course to secure a famous PL stay come next season.

The only danger for Thomas Frank and his boys is the the Bees have won just 1 of their last 12 games against clubs in the top 10 of the PL table , picking up just three draws while losing on 9 occasions. The Bees fans will hope Danish playmaker, Christian Eriksen will pull up a scintillating performance at Stamford Bridge that could allow them take a point home.



Team News

Thomas Tuchel will be sweating on the injuries of left back, Ben Chilwell who is out with a knee injury and Callum Hudson-Odoi who is out with an Achilles tendon injury. The duo will miss the visit of the Bees.

For Thomas Frank, Jack Dasilva and Jerome Jeanvier are the only notable absentees as both are out with knee injuries.

Possible lineup and formation

Thomas Tuchel is expected to stick with his 5-4-2 formation and his ever ready lineup that will see, Edouard Mendy in goal, Cesar Azipilicueta, Thiago Silva, Christensen, Rudiger and Marcos Alonso the back five, while Kante, Jorginho and Kovacic will offer support for Kai Harvetz and Christian Pulisic.

Chelsea possible lineup

Mendy, Azipilicueta, Silva, Christensen, Rudiger, Alonso, Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Pulisic, Harvetz

For Thomas Frank, he will sure go for his 4-5-1 formation that see his team sit deep. The formation should see Raya in goal, with Ajaer, Pinnock, Jansson and Henry completing the back four. The midfield five will see Jensen, Mbuemo, Norgaard, Wissa and Janelt running the show behind Ivan Toney who will be the lone striker.

Brentford possible lineup

Raya, Ajaer, Pinnock, Jansson, Henry, Jensen, Mbuemo, Norgaard, Wissa, Janelt, Toney.

The Stamford Bridge showdown which will kickoff at 3pm will see Chris Kavanagh as the centre referee.

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