Relegation-threatened Leeds United welcome Chelsea at Elland Road on Wednesday evening, in their second Premier League match against a London team in as many days.
At the weekend, the Whites were defeated 2-1 by Arsenal after a first-half collapse, while Thomas Tuchel’s side was held to a 2-2 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Leeds fell into the relegation zone after Everton – who still has a game in hand – beat Leicester City, and the Whites’ matchups against an in-form Brighton & Hove Albion side and an improving Brentford side are far from easy.
Thomas Tuchel’s faith in Romelu Lukaku from the start paid off during Wolves’ visit, as the Belgian easily dispatched a penalty before curling home a magnificent effort from the edge of the box to put the Blues on cruise control.
Chelsea capitulated in the closing few moments to surrender points again, as Francisco Trincao restored parity before Conor Coady headed home to trigger wild celebrations in the away end, with new owner Todd Boehly watching from the bleachers.
WHEN & WHERE
Coming next! 👊#LeeChe pic.twitter.com/wW92iiG0Yj
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 9, 2022
Date: Wednesday 11 May 2022
Venue: Ellan Road
Time: 8.30 pm, GMT
Last Meeting
Chelsea had to fight hard for their 3-2 win over Leeds at Stamford Bridge in December, but they ultimately won, and it has been nearly 20 years since the Whites last beat the Blues in any tournament, but the Blues are far from being mentality monsters right now.
Team News
Malang Sarr or Saul Niguez might be recruited into the side this week, with Andreas Christensen or Trevoh Chalobah coming in as Thiago Silva is wrapped in cotton wool ahead of the FA Cup final.
Prepping for #LeeChe. ✊ pic.twitter.com/rSDWmBGdY7
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 9, 2022
Jorginho is sidelined for a few games as per the German coach and N’Golo Kante will almost certainly not be risked with the FA Cup final in mind.
Score Predictions
Chelsea’s fluid frontmen of Haverts and Werner will be difficult enough for the poor Leeds defense to dapple and the home side will be facing another defeat at home.
Leeds United 1-3 Chelsea
