Probable Lineups
3-5-2
3-4-2-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
25.7
Average Age
27.3
182.7
Average Height (cm)
185
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
0.8
(0.8)
(52%)
53%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(51%)
(0.8)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.5)
(1.5)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reece James | Out | 6.49 | |
| Christopher Nkunku | Out | 6.49 | |
| Benoît Badiashile | Out | 6.48 | |
| Wesley Fofana | Out | N/A | |
| Armando Broja | Out | 6.32 | |
| Marcus Bettinelli | Out | 6 | |
| Trevoh Chalobah | Out | 6.74 | |
| Carney Chukwuemeka | Out | 6.27 | |
| Mykhailo Mudryk | Out | 6.67 | |
| Roméo Lavia | Doubtful | 6.26 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Hennessey | Out | N/A | |
| Felipe | Out | 6.32 | |
| Scott McKenna | Out | 6.81 | |
| Orel Mangala | Out | 6.45 | |
| Andrey Santos | Out | 5.98 | |
| Danilo | Doubtful | 6.55 |
Team News
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
- Chelsea are without the services of nine players for the match against Nottingham Forest.
- Reece James faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines for the Blues, with Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile among some of the other players ruled out.
- Mykhailo Mudryk will also miss out after injury, his return is expected to be after the international break.
- Romeo Lavia is also lacking match fitness and could feature but is a doubt.
- Mauricio Pochettino might name an unchanged side to the team that beat Luton last weekend.
- Steve Cooper remains without injured trio Wayne Hennessey, Orel Mangala and Felipe.
- Ola Aina should take up the left back spot despite the arrival of Nuno Tavares.
- Andrey Santos cannot play against his parent club Chelsea.
- Joe Worrall is available after fulfilling his one match suspension after his red card against Manchester United in their Carabao Cup tie against Burnley.
