Chelsea’s next challenge in the Premier League is to host Everton on Monday night.
The Blues quickly need a response to last weekend’s draw with Sheffield United, but it’s been a real struggle to find any consistency this campaign.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side are ninth in the league table going into this weekend’s fixtures. If Chelsea want to qualify for Europe via the league, they need to finish very strongly in their final eight games.
So, will there be any changes to the side that could only manage a 2-2 draw in Sheffield?
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Blues injury worry
Enzo Fernandez, 23, is one player at risk of missing Monday’s game.
As per the official website, Pochettino named Fernandez as a doubt to face Everton in a few days time.
If Fernandez drops out of the XI through necessity, who replaces him in the Chelsea XI?
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Chelsea fans want Carney Chukwuemeka to start
A selection of Chelsea supporters on social media say that Carney Chukwuemeka should be promoted to the starting XI against Everton.
The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has had a frustrating campaign largely wrecked by injury, playing only 11 times. However, he’s getting back to fitness and has been used as a substitute in the club’s last two league games.
Here are some Blues fans on X urging the manager to recall £20m star Chukwuemeka (Sky Sports) to the line-up on Monday.
One fan said: “No excuses, Carney Chukwuemeka MUST start against.”
Another wrote: “Start Carney in our next game. He deserves to start.”
A third claimed: “Time to START in [number] 10… Poch!”
Another posted: “It’s time for Chukwuemeka to shine. Finally”
A fifth supporter shared: “Put Chukwuemeka in that midfield. We need a good carrier of the ball against Everton.”
