Chelsea predicted XI vs Brentford: Xabi Alonso makes call on Joao Pedro and Moises Caicedo
The Chelsea Chronicle have predicted the side Xabi Alonso will name to try and get Chelsea back to winning ways in the Premier League against Brentford.
The Blues are without a win in their last two league games after suffering defeat against Arsenal and being held to a 2-2 draw against Hull City.
Alonso has a number of injury issues to deal with. Moises Caicedo is yet to play this season, while Joao Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil duty for the upcoming international break.
Chelsea predicted XI vs Brentford
Let’s take a look at the side we are predicting will start for the Blues in their second West London derby of the season…
Emi Martinez will retain his place in the side. A clean sheet is more than overdue for Chelsea, who are now without one in the Premier League since January.
An impressive start to life under Alonso will see Josh Acheampong retain his place in the side, as the Blues move to a back three again.
Maxence Lacroix will be back at the heart of the defence. There were some eyebrows raised when he was held back on the bench against Hull.
Levi Colwill will complete the backline, still looking to put in his first completely assured performance of the 2026/27 season.
Right wing-back will see Pedro Neto move away from the frontline again, and into a position where he actually looks more comfortable under the new manager.
Despite missing training earlier this week, Reece James will start in the heart of midfield, his new permanent position at Chelsea.
He will be partnered by Romeo Lavia, with Valentin Barco still having to wait in the wings for a first Premier League start.
Pep Chavarria will earn his first start of the Premier League season though, replacing Jorrel Hato who had a tough time of things against Hull.
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This is going to be far from easy…
Cole Palmer will be looking to build on a brilliant start to the season, with Thomas Tuchel set to name his first England squad since the World Cup where he was left out.
Another player looking for a place in that side is Morgan Rogers, and he will start again as the irresistible Chelsea front three will be broken up for the first time in the league.
This is because Joao Pedro’s injury will not see him start, instead handing the first league opportunity for Danny Welbeck. He has three goals in his two EFL Cup starts so far this season.
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