Chelsea’s predicted lineup for their match against Crystal Palace on August 17 is expected to feature a mix of experienced players and new signings. Here’s a breakdown of the potential starting XI ¹ ²:
– Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
– Defenders:
– Right-back: Dujon Sterling or Marc Guéhi isn’t expected to start, but Ian Maatsen or Trevoh Chalobah could partner with Wesley Fofana or Thiago Silva in central defense; likely right-back is James
– Center-back: Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana or Thiago Silva/Wesley Fofana and Chalobah are most likely pairings; Jorrel Hato could start alongside Chalobah
– Left-back: Jordi Cucurella
– Midfielders:
– Defensive midfielder: Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández
– Attacking midfielders: Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Jamie Gittens
– Striker: João Pedro

Some key points to note about Chelsea’s lineup ³:
– Injuries: Levi Colwill is expected to miss the majority of the season due to an ACL injury, while Benoît Badiashile and Roméo Lavia are also out.
– New signings: João Pedro and Jorrel Hato are likely to start, with Liam Delap potentially featuring off the bench.
– Tactics: Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side will likely look to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities through their midfield creativity.

Crystal Palace’s predicted lineup is ¹ ²:
– Goalkeeper: Sam Johnstone isn’t mentioned but Guaita’s injury isn’t mentioned, so David Raya isn’t mentioned either way, and Guaita’s more likely to start, although neither Sam nor David are options according to sources – so Sam Henderson is
– Defenders: Tyrick Mitchell isn’t mentioned but Marc Guehi and Marc Lacroix are, with Tayo Adaramola potentially starting at right-back or Nathaniel Clyne
– Midfielders: Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma or Adam Wharton, and Jean-Philippe Mateta or Eberechi Eze
– Forwards: Ismaïla Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta or Odsonne Édouard

Keep in mind that these lineups are predictions and may change based on team news and injuries. The match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make a strong statement in the Premier League ⁴.