Breaking News: In a 4-2-3-1 formation, Chelsea’s predicted XI against Wrexham includes Enzo Maresca giving debuts to two talents in place of Marc Cucurella and Trevor Chalobah.
4-2-3-1: Chelsea Predicted XI vs. Wrexham, Enzo Maresca Hands Two Talents a Debut in Absence of Marc Cucurella and Trevor Chalobah
Enzo Maresca has had a busy summer and will have many options to choose from for the friendly game against Wrexham.
Chelsea’s Potential Lineup:
Goalkeeper
Enzo Maresca has two options for the goalkeeper position, with Robert Sanchez being the favorite. However, Petrovic may also get a chance in one of the friendly games to showcase his style of play.
Defense
With one of Chelsea’s top defenders on national duty, Enzo Maresca will aim to maintain composure despite Reece James’ absence. Maresca might pair new signing Tosin Adarabioyo, who joined from Fulham, with Levi Colwill and use Ben Chilwell on the left wing. Marc Cucurella is expected to miss most of the friendly matches and may rejoin the team later in the tour.
Midfield
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could make his debut for Chelsea. The 25-year-old midfielder joined the Blues on a long-term contract after Chelsea paid Leicester City £30 million for him. With Enzo Fernandez and Moses Caicedo on international duty, Maresca will have other options to consider. If Romeo Lavia travels with the squad, the Belgian is likely to be eased back into action after a difficult, injury-riddled debut season at Stamford Bridge. Maresca could partner Dewsbury-Hall with Andrey Santos, whose future is uncertain. Santos might be loaned back to Strasbourg after impressing in France last season, but he could get a chance to impress in the United States.
Attack
Chelsea has many options for the forward line, including Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Mykhailo Mudryk. Additionally, Omari Kellyman and Marc Guiu, who have recently signed long-term deals with Chelsea, could see some playtime. David Datro Fofana may also be given an opportunity by Maresca, although his future at the club is uncertain this summer.
Potential Chelsea Lineup:
Sanchez; James; Adarabioyo; Colwill; Chilwell; Santos; Dewsbury-Hall; Madueke; Nkunku; Sterling; Jackson.