Chelsea are facing Premier League newcomers Newcastle United in a highly-anticipated EFL Cup 1|4 finals are about to be staged. Chelsea's performance in the Premier League this season has not been satisfactory, with six wins, four draws and seven defeats after the first 17 games, accumulating 22 points and sitting 10th in the Premier League table.
However, in the EFL Cup, Chelsea performed relatively well, successfully advancing to 1|4 finals. This time against a strong Newcastle United, coach Pochettino will definitely go all out and send the strongest squad possible, hoping to lead the team to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup. Here's a quick rundown of Chelsea's likely starting line-up**.
In the goalkeeper position, stand-in goalkeeper Petrovic is expected to continue to guard the Chelsea goal due to an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Robert SanchezAt the back, Chelsea are expected to field a back four – Disassi, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile and Colwill – are expected. Brazilian veterans Thiago Silva and Benoit Badiashile will form a two-man centre-back pairing, while Disasi and Colwill will play at left and right wing-backs.
In midfield, there is no doubt that the main midfielder responsible for interceptions and tackles will be Ecuador international Moises Caicedo, while his partner is expected to be Conor Gallagher in a two-man midfield combination.
In front of the double midfield, former Manchester City midfield talent Cole Palmer is expected to be in charge of playmaking up front and dominate Chelsea's attacking lineBeside Cole Palmer, former Manchester City wingers Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk are expected to play as wide attackers. The three will form a line in the front court, echoing each other, and working together to deliver shells and provide fire support for the forward line.
As for the forward line, Senegal striker Nicolas Jacquesson is expected to be up front and charged forward. To sum up, Chelsea's projected starting line-up for this game against Newcastle United is: Petrovic;Disasi, Thiago Silva, Badiashile, Colwill;Moisés-Caicedo, Gallagher;Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer, Mykhailo Mudryk;Nikolai Jacquesson.