Chelsea FC will face Aston Villa FC on 21st June in the Blues first game since the restart of the Premier League.
The fixture is scheduled to be held at Villa Park, the home stadium for Aston Villa FC.
It would be Aston Villa FC’s second match as The Lions played Sheffield United in the opening fixture for the scheduled restart of 17th June. However, Frank Lampard’s Chelsea FC will take to the field for the first time since 8th March.
With nine remaining fixtures in the Premier League, the Blues will be eager on sealing a Champions League berth for next season. Chelsea FC are currently seated fourth in the league table and are three points clear of fifth-placed Manchester United FC.
However, with relegation a very real possibility for them, Aston Villa FC will be hoping to inflict a surprise win over the Blues. Dean Smith’s side is 19th in the Premier League table. A win on Sunday would take out of the drop zone over Watford FC.
WHEN & WHERE?
Date: Sunday 21st June
Time: 4 PM GMT
Venue: Villa Park
TEAM NEWS
Frank Lampard’s Blues side will welcome back Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic into the fold on Sunday.
Both the players are expected to have shaken off their previous injury concerns and should be eligible for selection. Loftus-Cheek returns after a span of one year on the sidelines due to an ankle injury.
Italian midfielder Jorginho, who is being linked with a move to Juventus FC, will not be able to feature on Sunday. The player will serve the second and final match of his two-game suspension.
Meanwhile, the home side The Lions will be without Bjorn Engels. The Belgian international is currently suffering from an Achilles issue. Moreover, Frederic Guilbert’s availability for Sunday is still not known yet.
Aston Villa FC midfielder Danny Drinkwater, who is on loan from Chelsea FC, will not be eligible to play against his parent side on Sunday. This is due to the clause in the loan agreement signed between the two sides.
RECENT FORM
Chelsea FC: W L D W W
Aston Villa FC: L L L L D
Chelsea vs Aston Villa Predicted Lineup
Chelsea FC: Kepa; James, Rudiger, Zouma, Azpilicueta; Gilmour; Kovacic, Mount; Willian, Abraham, Pulisic.
Aston Villa FC: Reina; Konsa, Engels, Mings, Targett; McGinn, Nakamba, Douglas Luiz; El Ghazi, Samatta, Grealish
