Chelsea are on the road next in Premier League football on Sunday with Thomas Tuchel’s men going up against a high-flying Wolves side.
The Blues were held to a draw on home turf last time around when they welcomed Everton to the Bridge as a late leveller from the Merseysiders ensured a 1-1 scoreline.
A major COVID-19 crisis in the Chelsea ranks forced Tuchel to field his side on Thursday night agianst Everton withlout the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner in attendance after the duo tested positive for the virus.
Bruno Lage’s side at Molineux have been superb on the defensive front but rather lacklustre while going forward with an average of less than a goal per game so far this campaign.
WHEN & WHERE?
Date: Sunday 19 December
Time: 7:45 PM GMT
Venue: Molineux Stadium
TEAM NEWS
Attacking trio Callum Hudson-Odoi, Timo Werner, Romelu Lukaku are all in line miss the forthcoming fixture owing to coronavirus.
Germany international Kai Havertz could be deemed fit to feature after Thomas Tuchel confirmed a negative COVID-19 test for the player ahead of the weekend game.
Ben Chilwell and Mateo Kovacic remain sidelined.
MATCH PREDICTION
The visitors will be up against a defensively brilliant side in Wolves but expect Chelsea to emerge winners in what should be a closely contesed affair.
Wolves 0-1 Chelsea
