Alineaciones De Chelsea Contra Everton FC, Starting Substitute List
In a key match of the 17th round of the Premier League, Chelsea challenged Everton away, and the two sides finally shook hands and made peace with 0-0. This draw ended Chelsea’s previous 8-game winning streak in all competitions, and also exposed some problems of the two teams on the offensive end. The following is a detailed lineup analysis and key information of this game.
Game review: The deadlock is hard to break, and Chelsea’s winning streak ends
First half: Jackson’s header hits the post
In the first half of the game, neither side was able to break the deadlock. Chelsea striker Jackson had a great opportunity. His header hit the post and almost gave the team the lead. However, Everton’s overall defense performed steadily and successfully resolved the Blues’ multiple threatening attacks. Although Chelsea controlled more ball possession, it was never converted into goals.
Second half: Sanchez’s key save
The rhythm of the game in the second half was still stalemate. Everton gradually strengthened the counterattack and created some threats. At the critical moment, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made a wonderful save to keep the goal intact. In the end, the two sides ended 0-0, and Chelsea’s winning streak was ended.
Chelsea starting and substitutes
Starting lineup
Chelsea sent out a relatively balanced starting lineup in this game, striving to get all three points away from home:
- Goalkeeper: Roberto Sanchez (1)
- Defenders: Gusto (27), Disasi (2), Adarabioyo (4), Colville (6)
- Midfield: Caicedo (25), Enzo (8)
- Forward: Palmer (20), Pedro Neto (7), Sancho (19)
- Forward: Jackson (15)
Substitutes
- Jorgensen (12), Vega (40), Acheampong (34), Cassady (31), Madueke (11), George (32), Felix (14), Nkunku (18), Giou (38)
Everton starting and substitutes
Starting lineup
Everton relied on the home advantage to try to win points through solid defense and quick counterattacks:
- Goalkeeper: Pickford (1)
- Defenders: Tarkowski (6), Ashley Young (18), Mykolenko (19), Branthwaite (32)
- Midfielders: Doucoure (16), Mangala (8), Gueye (27)
- Forwards: Calvert-Lewin (9), Ndiaye (10), Jack Harrison (11)
Substitutes
- Virginia (12), Patterson (2), Michael Keane (5), O’Brien (15), Coleman (23), Lindstrom (29), Beto (14), Shemiti (17), Armstrong (45)
Injury information and lineup adjustments
Chelsea
- Cucurella missed the game due to a red card suspension.
- Pedro Neto ended his suspension and returned to the starting lineup.
- Ravia is expected to continue to be absent due to injury and failed to enter the squad.
- Broja cannot play against his old club Everton due to the loan avoidance clause.
Everton
- McNeil has not recovered from his knee injury and may continue to be absent.
- Branthwaite has participated in training this week and successfully started the game despite muscle tension in the last round.
Game summary: defense first, weak offense
Both sides showed strong defensive capabilities in this game, but their offensive performance was slightly insufficient. Although Chelsea had an advantage in ball possession and number of shots, they failed to seize key opportunities. Everton relied on Pickford’s steady performance and solid defense to successfully defend the precious 1 point.
For Chelsea, although this draw ended the winning streak, it also reminded the team that it needs to further improve its offensive efficiency. For Everton, being able to draw with a strong opponent at home is undoubtedly a satisfactory result.
Through this game, we can see that the competition in the Premier League is becoming more and more intense, and every game is full of variables. Chelsea and Everton both need to continue to optimize their lineups in the next schedule and strive for better results.
