Chelsea XI vs Brentford: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Jadon Sancho is set to rewarded for his fine recent form with another start for Chelsea, with Brentford visiting on Sunday.

The summer signing scored his first goal of the club in a 5-1 humbling on Southampton before kickstarting the Blues’ comeback against Tottenham last weekend.

With Pedro Neto suspended for picking up five yellow cards, there is a space on the flank for both Sancho and Noni Madueke.

Otherwise, it is a case of as you were from Enzo Maresca, who as ever made wholesale changes to beat Astana in the Conference League in midweek.

The experiment of playing Moises Caicedo at right-back was abandoned at half-time against Spurs, to great effect, so expect him back at midfield, with Malo Gusto at right-back.

Benoit Badiashile was again quite nervy, but should start alongside Levil Colwill, with Wesley Fofana and Reece James still “weeks” away from action.

Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

Injured: James, Fofana, Kellyman

Suspended: Neto (five yellow cards)

Time and date: 7pm on Sunday, December 15, 2024

Venue: Stamford Bridge.