Event Type: Premier League.
Chelsea v Wolves.
Match time: 2024-02-04 22:00
Chelsea suffered a 4-1 defeat to Liverpool last time out, and with six goals in their last five games at home to Myburgh and two goals in the other, their recent attacking performances have not given much confidence. Chelsea are also full of bad memories against Wolves, with one win, three draws and three defeats in the last seven games against Wolves, the last two defeats to Wolves. So in this game, although the Blues are playing at home, they will not overheat.
At squad level, there was good news for Chelsea's attacking side as Nkunku came off the bench against Liverpool and scored a goal, and Jaxson is also available for this game after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. Don't underestimate the Senegalese international's role, with seven goals and two assists not quite reflecting the scoring chances he has created for Chelsea, and Jacquesson, who was not a regular in the AFCDA of Nations, is expected to return to the starting line-up and return Palmer to his familiar position. On the right flank, Gusto has fully recovered and can also start tonight.
Wolves conceded four goals against Manchester United in midweek, and it was clear that the dense schedule still put pressure on the team's defence. In the winter transfer window, Wolves have been trying to buy Chelsea's Armando Broja, but because of lack of money, they can only watch Armandoja go to Fulham. With Hwang Hee-chan and midfielder Traore both playing for their country, and Fabio Silva and Kaladzic both leaving in the winter window, Wolves will continue to rely on Neto and Cunha in attack tonight, with the team lacking space to rotate up front.
Wolves' attack relies heavily on high-intensity counter-attacking by midfielders, and this strategy can be greatly affected in a dense schedule, while also reducing the quality of Wolves' defence. Chelsea's attacking line is full of talent and the home side will need to find the right to support the Blues' victory.