Chelsea host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on matchday 19, looking for a win to keep them in the top half of the table after a difficult start to the season. Crystal Palace are 15th in the table and come to Stamford Bridge just four points behind their opponents, but only six points above the relegation zone.
The Eagles are improving slowly and in their last two games they have earned important draws against Manchester City and Brighton. Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto could return to Pochettino's side after recent absences. Lesley Ugochkwu who picked up an injury in the Blues' defeat to Wolves will miss out along with the suspended Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling.
Although Christopher Nkunku has returned from long-term injury, Pochettino's attack is expected to feature Madueke, Mudryk, Jackson and Broja.
CONFIRMED lineups for the clash
Chelsea starting XI: Petrovic (GK); Gusto, Disasi, Badiashile, Colwill; Caicedo, Gallagher; Nkunku, Maatsen, Mudryk, Jackson.
Crystal Palace starting XI: Henderson (GK); Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Lerma, Richards, Eze; Olise, Mateta, Ayew.
December 27, 2023