Chelsea will play Zenit St Petersburg, a powerful Russian club, in their first encounter in Europe since winning the UCL last season. And, for this encounter in Group H of the 2021/22 Champions League season, Alley Sport gives you the Chelsea predicted lineup against Zenit.
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Chelsea won
the UCL last season after a thrilling 1-0 victory over Manchester City thanks
to a Kai Havertz goal. They would fancy their chances again, given they have
kept the nucleus of their UCL-winning side and added Romelu Lukaku and Saul
Niguez to their starting XI and bench, respectively.
Zenit is a
team that Chelsea’s Russian owner, Roman Abramovich, is familiar with,
as he is a native of Russia. On Wednesday, Zenit would like their chances at a
giant-killing. For years, the Russian team has failed to create a mark in the
competition, and they will be hoping to change that in a group that also
includes Juventus and Malmo.
Chelsea
against Zenit Predicted Lineup and Team News
Chelsea is a
highly powerful team, and even if they had injury problems, their squad depth
would be enough to get them through. Regardless, they just have Reece James out
with an injury. Despite being theoretically fit, Romelu Lukaku and N’Golo Kante
were doubts for the encounter, and the duo should be rested given the Blues’
softer opponent.
Chelsea’s anticipated lineup
against Zenit is 3-4-2-1.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, goalkeeper
Cesar Azpilicueta, RWB
Antonio Rudiger, CB
Trevoh Chalobah, Trevoh Chalobah, Trevoh Chalobah,
Trevoh Chal
Thiago Silva (CB)
Ben Chilwell (LWB)
Mateo Kovacic, CM
Ross Barkley, CM
Hakim Ziyech, RF
Timo Werner (ST)
Mason Mount (LF)
Match Prediction: Chelsea vs. Zenit
Chelsea is the current champions of this league, and
they will be looking to repeat their success this season.
Zenit at home would be a must-win game for them, and
we expect a cakewalk. Chelsea’s second-string lineup is capable of winning, but
Thomas Tuchel is likely to bring in some big guns. In our judgment, the Blues
should win 2-0.
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