Predicted Chelsea lineups against Everton FC? Expert picks for the big game!
So, Chelsea versus Everton this weekend, right? Big game. Woke up early thinking about lineups – my coffee tasted like prediction juice. Grabbed my laptop and opened five tabs at once: injury reports, Potter’s press conference transcript, fan forums, stats sites, and my own messy notes from last match.
First, the injury mess
Checked Chelsea’s medical update like detective work. Kante? Still crocked. James? Nope. Mount doubtful. Swore at my screen because Everton’s DCL is back – that changes everything. Jotted down:
- Out: James, Kante
- Maybe: Mount, Chilwell
Expert gossip hunting
Scrolled through Twitter like a maniac. Saw four “ITK” accounts fighting – two say Fofana starts, two say Chalobah. Bookmarked Athletic’s analysis that said “Everton weak on left flank.” Made me think Pulisic or Sterling there? Flipped back to Potter’s video – noticed him scratching his ear when asked about Havertz. Overanalyzed that for ten minutes straight.
Pulled up heatmaps from Villa game last week. Gallagher’s workrate was insane – red zones everywhere. Kovačić passed sideways too much though. Decided Gallagher gotta start over Loftus-Cheek this time.
My lineup tinkering
Started drawing formations on napkins like a madman. Kepa in goal? Locked that. Back three vs back four? Everton’s physical so went triple CBs:
- Silva (old but gold)
- Fofana (aerial threat)
- Koulibaly (pocket DCL)
Wingbacks gave me headaches. Chilly not fully fit but Cucurella’s defending gave me nightmares. Finally circled Sterling as LWB – crazy? Maybe. But Everton’s slow right side? Cash in.
Front three was easiest. Havertz false nine with Felix floating left. Mount if fit behind them, otherwise Gallagher bombing runs.
The final call
Stared at my scribbles until 3AM. Texted my footy-nut cousin – he said Sterling at wingback is bonkers but genius. Threw in my prediction:
Kepa
Fofana - Silva - Koulibaly
Sterling - Gallagher - Kovačić - Chilwell
Felix - Havertz - Mount
Hit publish button sweating like hell. Either genius or total clown show. Let’s see Sunday.
