Confirmed lineups for Chelsea v Newcastle showdown

Chelsea host Newcastle in the 28th round of the Premier League at Stamford Bridge in a game in which both teams find themselves in mid-table after facing a struggling campaign.

Pochettino's side are looking to get back to winning ways after drawing their last two league games and the Magpies arrive on the back of a 3-0 win over Wolves at St James' Park.

Eddie Howe will be without Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson, Nick Pope and Joelinton through injury, as well as the suspended Sandro Tonali. While the Blues face more absentees in Badiashile, Chukwuemeka, Fofana, Ugochukwi, Reece James, Nkunku and Lavia.

Confirmed lineups for the clash

Chelsea starting XI: Petrovic (GK); Gusto, Disasi, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sterling, Palmer, Gallagher and Jackson.

Newcastle starting XI: Dubravka (GK); Livramento, Schar, Botman, Burn; Willock, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Almiron, Isak and Gordon.

 

March 11, 2024