season in the 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. Enzo Maresca is left in a bit of a predicament in that he has depended a lot on the continuity of his lineup in both the Premier League and cup games.
Maresca will have a host of decisions to take as the Blues try to recover from their disappointing draw against Forest. Expectedly, this will see Fofana replaced in the central defense by Tosin Adarabioyo, while Renato Veiga might come on into the left back because both are familiar with those slots, underlining the Italian coach’s administration.
Adding to Chelsea’s heartbreak, Nicolas Jackson could suffer further disciplinary punishment after an altercation with Willy Morato of Forest. This was not a red card incident, but it is believed that it could still be looked into, with Jackson facing a possible league suspension if that happens. He would then be replaced by Christopher Nkunku in the middle, who has done the same thing in previous cup games.
Also, Maresca must find replacements for newly injured Levi Colwill and Noni Madueke, who limped away from the defeat to Forest this makes Chelsea’s selection even harder as they prepare to face Liverpool.
What Comes Next for Chelsea?
Though Chelsea are experiencing some setbacks, on October 20, 2024, the Blues will seek to earn a good result in what promises to be a real clash against Liverpool at Anfield. Chelsea enter this crucial Gameweek 8 fixture hoping their next game is the one that consolidates their last success and, with this, apparently, their fourth Premier League victory in a row under manager Enzo Maresca. They have certainly raised the bar with the ball recently, dispatching Wolverhampton Wanders, with one of the highest scorelines in numerical history (six goals to two), Bournemouth, one-nil, and West Ham United with three-nil.
In the absence of some key players for the match-Bodhi Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, and Noni Madueke-and reluctance to put undue pressure on the squad due to a few potential injuries, Chelsea will look to herd up to their last few successes and meet with flying colors amid adversities. The formation under Maresca looks organized; what he will be focusing on is to earn another vital win to still be able to promote in the top flight
