Chelsea is up against Crystal Palace today at their own stadium, Stamford Bridge. Lampard will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing performance against West Bromwich in their previous Premier League away game.
Although Chelsea was trailing by 3 goals at half-time due to their disastrous defensive errors, Lampard was capable enough to encourage the boys to pull a comeback. The Blues did so and earned 1 point with an extra-time goal to make 3-3. Their performance has been disappointing in the Carabao Cup too.
Chelsea has gone three games without a win after they lost to Tottenham in Carabao Cup’s penalty shootout. On the other hand, Crystal Palace has won two out of three games in the premier league and are currently sitting in the 6th position of the table. They have defeated Manchester United and Southampton while fought hard against Carlo Ancelloti’s new Everton squad.
WHEN & WHERE?
Date: Saturday 3rd October
Time: 11:30 am GMT
Venue: Stamford Bridge
TEAM NEWS
Although Hakim Ziyech will still be not available due to injury, Christian Pulisic is set to make a return in the squad. He is included in the team sheet after he recovered from his hamstring injury. Chelsea coach, Frank Lampard will likely give him some minutes in the second half.
Chelsea will have their left-back Ben Chilwell, who will play his first Premier League match in the Blue jersey. Edouard Mendy will start as a goalkeeper after performing well in his debut match against Tottenham.
The match at the Stamford Bridge will be a close one as Crystal Palace are beaming with confidence and will expect to secure three points from a shaky Blues squad. But Timo Werner’s return to goal scoring and the new additions will surely improve Lampard’s team.
