Chelsea have been able to flex their muscles so far this season in terms of squad depth, but the extent of that depth is expected to be tested further as Maresca has suggested that Joao Pedro, Esteban and Andrey Santos, “arrived yesterday but didn’t train; they did a recovery session. For all of them, it’s a question mark for tomorrow.,” adding further limitations for the Italian bosses selection.
Moises Caicedo is also a doubt with Maresca making iut clear that “For all of them, it’s a question mark for tomorrow, but when they play in Bolivia, it’s so difficult to come back soon.”
The Blues opponents, Brentford haven’t beaten their West-London rivals at home since 1938 and will be hoping that can build on the three draws they have claimed against Chelsea in their most recent meetings at the Gtech.
Brentford come into tonight’s Premier League clash against Chelsea with a mixed run of form. The Bees have shown glimpses of their attacking quality, especially at home where they’ve been able to create chances and score goals. However, inconsistency and defensive vulnerabilities have hindered their ability to string together positive results. Manager Keith Andrews highlighted the importance of maintaining focus during international breaks, saying, “Since I joined the club I always demand high standards. International break, no official game, not many players here. The day after off, sometimes it’s normal to be a little bit relaxed, but because I don’t allow this we decide the day after to train.” Tightening up at the back will be crucial if Brentford want to challenge a Chelsea side looking to bounce back.
Injury concerns add to Brentford’s challenges ahead of this match. Key midfielder Fabio Carvalho is out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Josh Dasilva remains sidelined with a knee problem, while full-back Rico Henry is back in training but not yet match fit. Other players like Gustavo Nunes and Igor Thiago are also unavailable due to injuries. These absences test the squad depth and will require Andrews to make some tough decisions. Despite these setbacks, he remains confident in his squad’s ability to compete and adapt to the challenges posed by missing key players.
As Brentford prepares for their match against Chelsea, the team will need to overcome both form and injury hurdles to secure a positive result. This fixture represents a big test but also an opportunity to gain momentum in what promises to be a competitive London derby. With Andrews setting high standards and demanding professionalism even during difficult periods, Brentford will look to harness their home advantage and resilience to challenge their visitors.
For Chelsea, this game marks the start of four games on the road in just 10 days, and with a trip to Bayern Munich coming up on Wednesday, as they make a highly anticipoated return to the Champions League with the title of World Champions fans can expect players to be slightly more prtoected, and although Cole Palmer appears to be in training, Maresca has already stated that they will be taking extra precaution with the English superstar.
Alejandro Garnacho and Facundo Buanonotte may be in contention for their debuts but with Liam Delap facing a spell on the sideline and Joao Pedro not in training, Spamiard Marc Guiu ius expected to lead the line having just been recalled from Sunderland where in a short spell, he still managed to find the back of the net.
Written by: Tyreid Savage.
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