Tottenham vs Chelsea: Premier League Lineups and Team News Confirmed
In a highly anticipated Premier League clash, Chelsea will face Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Both teams are eager for a crucial win, particularly Chelsea, who aim to maintain their impressive form against their London rivals.
Recent Form and Context
Chelsea is looking to bounce back from a recent defeat to Sunderland, where they conceded a late goal. The team hopes to secure their fifth consecutive league win over Spurs. Conversely, Tottenham enters the match buoyed by a resounding 3-0 victory against Everton, holding a three-point advantage over Chelsea.
Historical Matchup
Last season, Chelsea staged an impressive comeback against Tottenham, winning 4-3 after trailing 2-0. The standout performers included Jadon Sancho and Cole Palmer, who both played pivotal roles in the turnaround.
Team News for Chelsea and Tottenham
Enzo Maresca has confirmed the starting lineup for Chelsea, albeit with some absences due to injuries and suspensions:
- Injured Players: Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, Dario Essugo, Cole Palmer
- Suspended: Liam Delap (one-match ban)
Tottenham’s lineup boasts a mix of talent as well:
Tottenham Starting XI
- Vicario
- Porro
- Danso
- Van de Ven
- Spence
- Palhinha
- Bentancur
- Sarr
- Bergvall
- Kudus
- Kolo Muani
Tottenham Bench
- Kinsky
- Xavi
- Richarlison
- Romero
- Tel
- Udogie
- Johnson
- Odobert
- Scarlett
Chelsea Starting XI
- Sanchez
- Gusto
- Fofana
- Chalobah
- Cucurella
- James
- Caicedo
- Neto
- Enzo
- Garnacho
- Joao Pedro
Chelsea Bench
- Jorgensen
- Tosin
- Acheampong
- Hato
- Lavia
- Santos
- Estevao
- Gittens
- Guiu
As these two London clubs prepare to clash, fans eagerly await what promises to be an electrifying encounter in the Premier League.
