The official team news has arrived ahead of a highly anticipated Premier League encounter, with both Chelsea and Aston Villa naming their starting elevens and substitutes. The lineups reveal several tactical decisions and notable squad selections for the match.
Confirmed Chelsea Starting Lineup
Chelsea manager has opted for a lineup featuring Robert Sanchez in goal. The defensive unit consists of Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella. In midfield, the pairing of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez is set to provide the engine room.
The attacking trio behind the striker sees Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, and Alejandro Garnacho tasked with creating chances. Leading the line as the central striker is Joao Pedro.
Aston Villa's Chosen Side
Aston Villa will be marshalled by their experienced goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The back four is made up of Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Ezri Konsa, and Ian Maatsen.
The midfield battle will be contested by Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans, and John McGinn. In the forward areas, Emiliano Buendia, Morgan Rogers, and Donyell Malen have been given the nod to start.
Substitutes and Key Absences
The benches for both sides contain significant talent and hint at potential game-changing options. Chelsea's substitutes include Lucas Jorgensen, Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Andrey Santos, Malo Gusto, David Datro Fofana, Josh Acheampong, and Estevao.
Aston Villa's options from the sidelines feature Mark Bizot, Ollie Watkins, Lucas Digne, Diego Carlos Garcia, Jadon Sancho, Tommi-Taiwo Jimoh, Amadou Onana, Lamare Bogarde, and Kadan Hemmings. The presence of Ollie Watkins among the substitutes is a particularly notable point of discussion.
The match will be officiated by referee Stuart Attwell from Warwickshire. With the teams now confirmed, all eyes turn to the tactical battle set to unfold on the pitch.
