Chelsea faces a crucial test as they brace themselves for a challenging encounter against Aston Villa following their humiliating 5-0 defeat to Arsenal.
With Mauricio Pochettino in charge, the Blues are under immense pressure to bounce back and salvage their dwindling hopes of securing a spot in European competition.
Kick-Off Date and Venue.
The match is set to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with an 8pm BST kick-off time at Villa Park.
Team News
Aston Villa receives a boost with the return of influential midfielder Douglas Luiz, who is back in action after serving a two-game suspension.
However, Nicolo Zaniolo's absence due to a muscle injury could pose a setback for the home side.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is struggling with injury concerns, with Cole Palmer, Malo Gusto, and Ben Chilwell among the absentees for the Arsenal debacle.
While Palmer is expected to make a return after recovering from illness, Gusto and Chilwell face extended spells on the sidelines.
Head-to-Head History
In terms of historical encounters, Chelsea holds a slight advantage over Aston Villa with 69 wins compared to Villa's 60 victories, along with 36 draws.
Potential Starting XI
Petrovic
Gusto, Thiago, Chalobah and Cucurella
Fernandez, Caicedo and Gallagher
Sterling, Jackson and Madueke.
Comments