Pulisic should be back in the team at Stamford Bridge this afternoon, although Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles and back) is set to miss again after not being photographed in pre-match training. Ben Chilwell (knee) remains absent. Chelsea were heavily criticized for their performance against Brentford at the weekend and Tuhel is expected to return to his typical 3-4-2-1 system for the visit to Madrid.
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The Blues manager was impressed with Kai Haverts’ performance despite the defeat and the German will probably continue ahead, possibly flanked by Mason Mount and Pulisic. Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho are ready to return to the starting line-up with Reece James hoping for a start after coming off the bench on Saturday. Expected Chelsea squad: Medi? Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger? James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Mount, Pulisic; Havertz.
title: “Chelsea Fc Xi Vs Real Madrid Predicted Starting Lineup Confirmed Team News And Injury Latest For Game Today " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “Julius Rowe”
However, Blues captain Cesar Azpilicueta is still available after losing to St Mary’s victory over Covid-19. “Romelu will not travel with us because of his pain in Achilles,” Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel said on Monday. “Azpi is in the team. He has come out negative many times “. Chelsea travel to Madrid trying to reverse the 3-1 deficit in the first game after losing at Stamford Bridge last week.
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Lukaku missed many good opportunities when he came off the bench in the first game and it is unlikely he started in Madrid, but his absence is still a blow to Chelsea. Timo Werner scored twice in the battle for Southampton, but Tuhel warned that the meeting with Real would be a different challenge, suggesting that Christian Pulisic would return to the team. Callum Hudson-Odoi remains on the side of the Achilles heel, while Ross Barkley has been ruled out due to illness. Expected Chelsea squad (3-4-3): Medi? Christensen, Silva, Rudiger; James, Cande, Kovacic, Alonso? Mount, Havertz, Pulisic.
