Chelsea vs. Nottingham Forest: Confirmed Lineup

Chelsea are one side that has surprised many this season, owing to their style of play that has seen them steal points off opponents while putting up a show as well, and this weekend, their new enemy is Nottingham Forest.

Forest following their 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield a few weekends ago, will stand a boogey team for every top 6 side traveling or hosting them in a premier league fixture. The lesson is; write them off at your own peril, for they have the element of surprise if fortune smiles their way.

Currently sitting 4th in the premier league table, Chelsea stand opportune to maintain that spot if they can claim all 3-points over Nottingham Forest at full-time or risk jumping to 5th place if their nearest top 4 opponent, Aston Villa is able to defeat Manchester United at Villa Park.

That said, the form of Enzo Maresca’s side is one to admire for every fan or neutral. The former Leicester City boss has not only reformed the Chelsea team following an underwhelming campaign last season, but has taken to the role amidst the challenges many predicted would face the Blues.

For Nottingham Forest boss, Nuno Espirito Santo, the same luxury his team had on their trip to Anfield would not be accorded them at Stamford Bridge this time around, and if anything is to be gotten from this current Chelsea side, it will not be a snatch and grab like they did against Liverpool. The Blues now know what to expect, a privilege Arne Slot’s team did not have on the day.

Here goes the Confirmed Lineup for both sides;

CHELSEA CONFIRMED LINEUP:

Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineup: