Cole Palmer To Start? | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Against Legia Warszawa | OneFootball

Chelsea are set to travel to the Stadion Miejski Legii Warszawa im. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego to face Legia Warszawa in the first leg of the quarterfinal of the UEFA Conference League. The Blues have made little progress under Enzo Marseca this season and are fighting to finish in the top four at the end of the season in the Premier League. The Blues drew against Brentford in their previous game in the Premier League.

Wesley Fofana, Roméo Lavia, Omari Kellyman, and Marc Guiu are Chelsea’s injury doubts for their trip to Warsaw, while Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended. In this piece, let us take a look at the predicted lineup of Chelsea for the first leg of the Conference League.

4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Against Legia Warszawa:

Defence:

Chelsea’s defense are gearing up for a gritty Conference League clash, but Enzo Maresca has got some headaches to sort out. Wesley Fofana’s latest injury blow is a gut punch, sidelining him yet again. Still, it is not all doom, as Reece James will play as the right-back after playing as the left-back against Brentford. Robert Sanchez, cool as ever, anchors things in goal. In the heart of defense, Trevoh Chalobah’s toughness complements Levi Colwill’s poise—a duo set to snuff out the attack of the opposition. Marc Cucurella will be expected to play as the left-back. His hustle on the left brings bite and width. It is a scrappy, balanced backline ready to dig in.

Midfield:

Chelsea’s midfield will still have options in the first leg of the quarterfinal of the Conference League, even with Romeo Lavia’s injury throwing a wrench in things. Moisés Caicedo will anchor the base, a tireless bulldog ready to disrupt the opposition’s flow. Enzo Fernandez slots in beside him, all calm and craft, dictating play like it’s second nature. Noni Madueke will continue to play in the right flank after coming back against Brentford. His speed could shred weary defenders. Cole Palmer, the talisman in sensational form, will own the attacking midfield role, pulling strings and breaking hearts. Pedro Neto will move in from the left, a livewire adding flair and chaos.

Attack:

Chelsea’s attack for the Conference League quarter-final first leg hinges on Nicolas Jackson leading the line, with Mykhaylo Mudryk out due to a provisional ban from a failed doping test in December. Jackson will be on his own up top and hungry to prove a point. His tireless running and nose for goal could be the difference. The striker will be itching to seize this chance and fire Chelsea ahead in the tie.