{"id":105005,"date":"2026-04-12T09:37:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T12:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/chelsea-xi-vs-man-city-estevao-decision-forced-injury-news-predicted-lineup\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T09:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T12:37:05","slug":"chelsea-xi-vs-man-city-estevao-decision-forced-injury-news-predicted-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/chelsea-xi-vs-man-city-estevao-decision-forced-injury-news-predicted-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea XI vs. Man City\u2014Estevao Decision Forced: Injury News, Predicted Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div q:key=\"QW_7\"><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=72 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Chelsea have won just one of their past six Premier League matches, an unwanted record ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s challenging assignment at home to Manchester City. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=73 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"74\">Chelsea have won just one of their past six Premier League matches, an unwanted record ahead of Sunday\u2019s challenging assignment at home to Manchester City. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=75 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>The Blues ended their four-game losing streak by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-port-vale-blues-thrash-minnows-reach-fa-cup-semifinals\"> thrashing League One strugglers Port Vale<\/a> in last weekend&rsquo;s FA Cup quarterfinal, but that triumph has only papered over the cracks that an in-form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/manchester-city\">City <\/a>side will seek to widen this weekend. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=76 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"77\">The Blues ended their four-game losing streak by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-port-vale-blues-thrash-minnows-reach-fa-cup-semifinals\"> thrashing League One strugglers Port Vale<\/a> in last weekend\u2019s FA Cup quarterfinal, but that triumph has only papered over the cracks that an in-form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/manchester-city\">City <\/a>side will seek to widen this weekend. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=78 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/chelsea\">Chelsea<\/a> have been wildly unpredictable for much of the season and confidence won&rsquo;t be particularly high at Stamford Bridge as the Blues seek to boost their Champions League qualification bid.   <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=79 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/chelsea\">Chelsea<\/a> have been wildly unpredictable for much of the season and confidence won\u2019t be particularly high at Stamford Bridge as the Blues seek to boost their Champions League qualification bid.   <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=7b q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/content-enrichment-service.mmsport.minutesvc.com\/oembed?url=https:\/\/content-enrichment-service.mmsport.minutesvc.com\/properties\/si\/embeds\/01k77gg963as152--><!--qv q:id=7c q:key=jBas:mL_1--><\/p>\n<figure on-document:load=\"q-27URdSCi.js#s_LZBLIxdhCWU[0 1]\" q:key=\"S2_2\" q:id=\"7d\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=7e q:key=vcaa:4--><!--qv q:id=7f q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=7g q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Defensive Injuries Persist for Blues<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7h q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7i\">Defensive Injuries Persist for Blues<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=7j q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_1024,h_682,x_0,y_25\/v1773513040\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg--><!--qv q:id=7k q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=7l q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=7l q:key=--><!--qv q:id=7m q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=7m q:key=--><!--qv q:id=7n q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=7o q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=7p q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"7q\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=7p q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=7o q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-zX67cnmQ.js#_hW[0]\" q:id=\"7r\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_25,w_1024,h_682\/c_fill,w_360,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_25,w_1024,h_682\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_25,w_1024,h_682\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_25,w_1024,h_682\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_25,w_1024,h_682\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_25,w_1024,h_682\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_25,w_1024,h_682\/c_fill,w_720,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_25,w_1024,h_682\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_25,w_1024,h_682\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_3:2,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kkpstqjxfsdw25en9b.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"7t\">Reece James is one of several key absentees. | Darren Walsh\/Chelsea FC\/Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=7u q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Chelsea have been alarmingly vulnerable at the back during recent weeks and their defense remains stretched for City&rsquo;s visit. Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill&mdash;three sure-fire starters when healthy&mdash;are all missing through injury. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7v q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7w\">Chelsea have been alarmingly vulnerable at the back during recent weeks and their defense remains stretched for City\u2019s visit. Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill\u2014three sure-fire starters when healthy\u2014are all missing through injury. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=7x q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Further forward, Chelsea are without Enzo Fern&aacute;ndez after he was suspended by his employers over comments regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/enzo-fernandez-agent-reveals-how-midfielder-could-move-real-madrid-summer\">Real Madrid transfer links<\/a>. Having already missed last weekend&rsquo;s FA Cup triumph, the Argentine will be absent on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=7y q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7z\">Further forward, Chelsea are without Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez after he was suspended by his employers over comments regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/enzo-fernandez-agent-reveals-how-midfielder-could-move-real-madrid-summer\">Real Madrid transfer links<\/a>. Having already missed last weekend\u2019s FA Cup triumph, the Argentine will be absent on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=80 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Mykhailo Mudryk is also suspended after failing a drugs test, while Jamie Gittens and Filip J&ouml;rgensen are expected to miss out through injury. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=81 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"82\">Mykhailo Mudryk is also suspended after failing a drugs test, while Jamie Gittens and Filip J\u00f6rgensen are expected to miss out through injury. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=83 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p>Few changes are expected from a strong XI chosen against Port Vale, with Marc Cucurella and Mois&eacute;s Caicedo the only alterations. After a terrific display last time out, Est&ecirc;v&atilde;o has forced his way into another start. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=84 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"85\">Few changes are expected from a strong XI chosen against Port Vale, with Marc Cucurella and Mois\u00e9s Caicedo the only alterations. After a terrific display last time out, Est\u00eav\u00e3o has forced his way into another start. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=86 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<ul>\n\n<li><strong>&#9888;&#65039; Key absentees, doubts:<\/strong> Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Enzo Fern&aacute;ndez, Levi Colwill, Jamie Gittens, Filip J&ouml;rgensen, Mykhailo Mudryk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#128290; Predicted formation:<\/strong> 4-2-3-1<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=87 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<ul id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"!list-disc ml-5 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"88\">\n<li><strong>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Key absentees, doubts:<\/strong> Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez, Levi Colwill, Jamie Gittens, Filip J\u00f6rgensen, Mykhailo Mudryk. <\/li>\n<li><strong>&#x1f522; Predicted formation:<\/strong> 4-2-3-1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=89 q:key=vcaa:12--><!--qv q:id=8a q:key=fOK1:mL_1--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"w-full border-0 my-4 bg-lightGrey h-1\" q:key=\"Xt_0\"\/><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=8b q:key=vcaa:\n\n<h2>Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Man City (4-2-3-1)<\/h2>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8c q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8d\">Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Man City (4-2-3-1)<\/h2>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=8e q:key=vcaa:https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/v1775907257\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.png--><!--qv q:id=8f q:key=VjqC:mL_1--><!--qv q:id=8g q:key=deAA:7d_3--><!--qv q:s q:sref=8g q:key=--><!--qv q:id=8h q:key=deAA:7d_2--><!--qv q:s q:sref=8h q:key=--><!--qv q:id=8i q:key=cHU9:7d_1--><!--qv q:id=8j q:key=deAA:e2_0--><!--qv q:id=8k q:key=B0c2:SZ_1--><\/p>\n<figure q:key=\"9m_3\" q:id=\"8l\"><!--qv q:s q:sref=8k q:key=--><!--qv q:s q:sref=8j q:key=--><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden undefined\" on:qvisible=\"q-zX67cnmQ.js#_hW[0]\" q:id=\"8m\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg 1x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg 2x, &#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg 1x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg 2x,&#10;    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FvoltaxMediaLibrary%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_0,h_0\/c_fill,w_16,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/voltaxMediaLibrary\/mmsport\/si\/01kny54dbmhjyq3wqjn1.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea predicted lineup\" title=\"Chelsea predicted lineup\" width=\"0\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"8n\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><\/p>\n<p><figcaption q:id=\"8o\">Chelsea\u2019s injury-hit defense will come under fire.  | FotMob<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=8p q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>GK: Robert S&aacute;nchez<\/strong>&mdash;J&ouml;rgensen&rsquo;s injury has quietened the ever-present debate regarding Chelsea&rsquo;s No.1 jersey, with S&aacute;nchez the only realistic option for Rosenior for the visit of a star-studded City attack.  <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8q q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8r\"><strong>GK: Robert S\u00e1nchez<\/strong>\u2014J\u00f6rgensen\u2019s injury has quietened the ever-present debate regarding Chelsea\u2019s No.1 jersey, with S\u00e1nchez the only realistic option for Rosenior for the visit of a star-studded City attack.  <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=8s q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>RB: Malo Gusto<\/strong>&mdash;The absence of James will be sorely felt, Gusto preparing for an awkward encounter with J&eacute;r&eacute;my Doku. City&rsquo;s roadrunner could cause carnage down Chelsea&rsquo;s right wing.  <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8t q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8u\"><strong>RB: Malo Gusto<\/strong>\u2014The absence of James will be sorely felt, Gusto preparing for an awkward encounter with J\u00e9r\u00e9my Doku. City\u2019s roadrunner could cause carnage down Chelsea\u2019s right wing.  <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=8v q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>CB: Wesley Fofana<\/strong>&mdash;Mistakes have been prevalent in Fofana&rsquo;s game this season and must be eradicated for the visit of Erling Haaland and Co. Any lapses in concentration will be punished. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8w q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8x\"><strong>CB: Wesley Fofana<\/strong>\u2014Mistakes have been prevalent in Fofana\u2019s game this season and must be eradicated for the visit of Erling Haaland and Co. Any lapses in concentration will be punished. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=8y q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>CB: Tosin Adarabioyo<\/strong>&mdash;Injuries to Chalobah and Colwill mean a possible reunion with City for Tosin. The defender&rsquo;s lack of speed could be exposed by Haaland and the rest of Guardiola&rsquo;s willing runners. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=8z q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"90\"><strong>CB: Tosin Adarabioyo<\/strong>\u2014Injuries to Chalobah and Colwill mean a possible reunion with City for Tosin. The defender\u2019s lack of speed could be exposed by Haaland and the rest of Guardiola\u2019s willing runners. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=91 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>LB: Marc Cucurella<\/strong>&mdash;Just like his fellow full back Gusto, the Spaniard will be handed an awfully tricky test when facing up Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian scored and assisted at Stamford Bridge last season. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=92 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"93\"><strong>LB: Marc Cucurella<\/strong>\u2014Just like his fellow full back Gusto, the Spaniard will be handed an awfully tricky test when facing up Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian scored and assisted at Stamford Bridge last season. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=94 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>DM: Mois&eacute;s Caicedo<\/strong>&mdash;Caicedo was offered a welcome rest against Port Vale and will be all the better for it ahead of his battle with Rayan Cherki&mdash;the Frenchman in super form after eye-catching displays against Arsenal and Liverpool.  <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=95 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"96\"><strong>DM: Mois\u00e9s Caicedo<\/strong>\u2014Caicedo was offered a welcome rest against Port Vale and will be all the better for it ahead of his battle with Rayan Cherki\u2014the Frenchman in super form after eye-catching displays against Arsenal and Liverpool.  <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=97 q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>DM: Andrey Santos<\/strong>&mdash;Rom&eacute;o Lavia could well feature against his former employers, but the Belgian&rsquo;s minutes continue to be carefully managed amid his injury woes. Santos is the safer bet against City. <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=98 q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"99\"><strong>DM: Andrey Santos<\/strong>\u2014Rom\u00e9o Lavia could well feature against his former employers, but the Belgian\u2019s minutes continue to be carefully managed amid his injury woes. Santos is the safer bet against City. <\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=9a q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>RW: Est&ecirc;v&atilde;o<\/strong>&mdash;The Brazilian was unstoppable once moving over to the right wing at half time last weekend, his blend of speed, bravery and agility certain to cause issues for Nico O&rsquo;Reilly.<\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=9b q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9c\"><strong>RW: Est\u00eav\u00e3o<\/strong>\u2014The Brazilian was unstoppable once moving over to the right wing at half time last weekend, his blend of speed, bravery and agility certain to cause issues for Nico O\u2019Reilly.<\/p>\n<p><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--\/qv--><!--qv q:key=QW_5--><!--qv q:id=9d q:key=vcaa:\n\n<p><strong>AM: Cole Palmer<\/strong>&mdash;Palmer has scored just 10 goals since the Club World Cup, half of which have come from the penalty spot. The ex-City academy graduate is not in particularly inspiring form.  <\/p>\n\n--><!--qv q:id=9e q:key=lY4S:mL_1--><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9f\"><strong>AM: Cole Palmer<\/strong>\u2014Palmer has scored just 10 goals since the Club World Cup, half of which have come from the penalty spot. 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