Chelsea vs Wolves: Latest team news, predicted lineup and injuries
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Chelsea will look to end their five-match winless run in the Premier League when they host Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
Enzo Maresca’s side cruised to a 5-0 win in the FA Cup against Morecambe at the weekend to secure their first win of 2025.
However, the Blues failed to build on that momentum in midweek and needed an injury-time equaliser from Reece James to secure a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
Chelsea now have a quick turnaround before their next league fixture at home to Wolves and may opt for a few tactical tweaks for Monday’s clash.
Fresh off his last-gasp goal in midweek, James could be in line for his first league start since the start of November.
The Blues’ club captain started in the FA Cup against Morecambe last weekend but is having his minutes managed as he works his way back to full fitness.
Josh Acheampong could continue alongside Levi Colwill at the heart of Chelsea’s defence, although they can now call upon Trevor Chalobah again having recalled the centre-back from his loan at Crystal Palace.
Romeo Lavia started his second successive game since returning from his spell out with injury but could be rotated as he also looks to avoid another injury setback.
Moises Caicedo could therefore return to his role alongside Enzo Fernandez in central midfield having started at right-back in midweek.
Noni Madueke returned to the starting lineup last time out having missed the clash with Morecambe due to illness, but Pedro Neto may be preferred on the right wing against his former club.
Elsewhere, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall appears no closer to a first-team return having missed Chelsea’s last six games with injury.
The Englishman, who only arrived in the summer, has been linked with a move to West Ham but Maresca insisted that the former Leicester City midfielder will not be leaving in this window.
Benoit Badiashaille and Wesley Fofana are missing in defence with longer-term injuries, while Omari Kellyman has not featured since sustaining a hamstring injury in September.
Cesare Casadei and Ben Chilwell will also not feature as the club seek to find January exits for both players.
Renato Veiga and Christopher Nkunku were both unused substitutes in midweek with their Chelsea futures also both up in the air amid interest from several European clubs.
Predicted Chelsea XI to face Wolves
Sanchez, James, Acheampong, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson
Where to watch Chelsea vs Wolves? Kick-off time and TV channel
Chelsea vs Fulham kicks off at 8pm on Thursday, January 20.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match on Sky Sports and Sky Go, with coverage starting at 6.30pm.
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