Chelsea will look to regain momentum in the Premier League when they host an in-form Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
The Blues have faced a challenging period in the league, going four matches without a win. However, their morale will be boosted by a commanding 5-0 win over Morecambe in the FA Cup.
On the other hand, Bournemouth are enjoying a rich vein of form, remaining unbeaten in their last nine games across all competitions. They also impressed with a decisive 5-1 victory over West Brom in the FA Cup.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports 3
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App, TNT Sports Ultimate
This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports 3 in the UK. Streaming options are available on Discovery+, Discovery+ App, and TNT Sports Ultimate.
This Premier League clash takes place at the Stamford Bridge in London, England and kicks off on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. local time (GMT).
Maresca faces another issue in his defence with Wesley Fofana ruled out for the rest of the season and Benoir Badiashile sidelined until mid-February.
Tosin Adarabioyo is set to rotate into the starting XI with Mykhailo Mudryk suspended following a failed drugs test in December. Noni Madueke is back following illness but Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall remains out.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Tosin, Chilwell, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Palmer, Nkunku, Madueke — Jackson.
Injured: Fofana (hamstring), Badiashile (thigh), Dewsbury-Hall (muscle).
Suspended: Mudryk.
Andoni Iraola’s main concern comes in the visitors attack with Enes Unal out for the season and Evanilson expected to remain sidelined until April.
Phillip Billing has also joined Napoli on loan, with a total of eight first team players missing through injury, but Dango Outtara should start after scoring twice in the FA Cup.
Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Kepa (GK) — Hill, Zabaryni, Huijsen, Kerkez — Cook, Christie, Adams — Semenyo, Outtara, Kluivert.
Injured: Evanilson (foot), Senesi, Araujo, Tavernier, Sinisterra (all thigh), Scott, Unal (both knee), Smith (muscle).
Suspended: None
Chelsea barely emerged as victors with a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture and are unbeaten in their last six games against Bournemouth.
The Blues have been vulnerable at the back in recent weeks, and Bournemouth’s playstyle of turnover football could be the perfect foil against them. This game is likely to end in a scrappy draw.
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