Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Ipswich for December 30 Premier League Match
Chelsea faces Ipswich Town on December 30 for one of the final matches in a hectic Christmas fixture schedule. The Blues have experienced some setbacks in form and injuries, affecting their usual strong record.
Recent Chelsea Lineup Overview
Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez continue to share goalkeeping duties. The preferred defensive setup consists of Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Malo Gusto due to injuries, with Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga, and Josh Acheampong as potential rotation options.
In midfield, Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are the first-choice pairing, with Cesare Casadei and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall providing support in the absence of Romeo Lavia.
The attack features Cole Palmer in the center, supporting Nicolas Jackson, with Jadon Sancho on the left and Pedro Neto on the right. Noni Madueke can replace Neto, while Sancho’s replacement would be Neto moving to the left wing. Young Tyrique George is a versatile option for either flank, though he hasn’t yet played in the league.
Jackson’s backup is Marc Guiu, while Christopher Nkunku, who typically plays as an attacking midfielder in other competitions, has only been used as a substitute striker in the Premier League so far.
Chelsea’s Recent Form and Tactics
Chelsea’s recent form took a hit after a 2-1 derby defeat to Fulham, ending a strong unbeaten run. A draw at Everton preceded the loss, and the defeat to Fulham has left a bitter taste. This slump follows a period where manager Enzo Maresca used a 4-2-3-1/3-2-4-1 formation that helped dominate possession and overwhelmed opponents. However, recent struggles have exposed defensive vulnerabilities, and the team has struggled to secure back-to-back clean sheets.
Injury Updates for Chelsea
Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Lavia, Reece James, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall missed the squad in midweek due to injuries, while Mykhailo Mudryk was unavailable due to suspension.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Ipswich
Goalkeeper: Filip Jorgensen
Left-back: Marc Cucurella
Center-back: Axel Disasi
Center-back: Tosin Adarabioyo
Right-back: Josh Acheampong
Defensive Midfield: Enzo Fernandez
Defensive Midfield: Moisés Caicedo
Left-wing: Joao Felix
Attacking Midfield: Cole Palmer
Right-wing: Noni Madueke
Striker: Christopher Nkunku
