Manchester United will finally get their interim manager, after sacking Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, in the form of Ralf Ragnick but it will be Michael Carrick once again managing the dugout as the team travels to London to face table toppers, Chelsea. Both sides are also fresh off the mood of qualifying to the round of 16 stages in the Champions League.
CHL vs MUN Match Details :
When: Sunday, November 28
Time: 17:30 (BST)/ 22:00 (IST)
Where: Stamford Bridge
CHL vs MUN Match Preview :
Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea showcases their valiant nature in destroying Juventus 4-0 in midweek to escape the group stages of the Champions League in style. Four different goal scorers i.e Chalobah, Reece James, Hudson-Odoi and even Werner on the scoresheet meant the team is well accustomed to producing goals from different positions. It was once again proven in the game. Now, attention turns to the Premier League to face a struggling side in anticipation of a new era. The Blues will be confident for obvious reason, topping the league chart with 29 points claiming nine victories and dropping points thrice only after 12 games. In addition, they have scored 30 goals and staggeringly conceded only 4 goals so far. The best record ever at this stage of the league. It is likely the ruthlessness of the Champions League holders will pay dividends again.
Carrick explains he is looking forward to the clash against Chelsea amidst confirmation of Ragnick taking the hot seat in the coming days. The former midfielder also expressed his relief after guiding United to a 2-0 win at Villarreal confirming their spot to the last 16 stages in Europe claiming it was a confidence booster after a bad series of results including the 4-1 defeat to lowly Watford last weekend causing Ole to step down. Ronaldo and Sancho were on the target for the win but it was De Gea's heroics again that kept the Manchester club in the game. Bruno Fernandes was dropped in favor of Donny Van de Beek but turned the story of the game after coming on. With the job done in the Champions League, it is time for Red Devils to steady their ship in the Premier League but face a side whose task has been dominating results.
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CHL vs MUN Team News :
Chelsea have key players missing once again due to injuries. Mateo Kovacic won't feature in the weekend as he battles with his injury issue with his midfielder partner N'Golo Kante is a major doubt for the game as well after twisting his knee against Juventus. Tuchel says it will be a miracle to have his availability on the weekend. But the big absentee will be Ben Chilwell after the in-form left wing-back suffered partial cruciate ligament damage and his condition will be accessed in the next six weeks if surgery is required. The German says the 24-year-old initial responses have been positive and there is an air of optimism that maybe he will be available to play this season. Romelu Lukaku is in training and fighting for his chance to gain a start to face his former side where he failed to make the required mark.
Harry Maguire will be absent for the game following his red card against Watford with Eric Bailly tipped to partner Victor Lindelof as Raphael Varane continues to battle his injury. Paul Pogba remains out for the long term while doubts are cast over Edinson Cavani's fitness and Luke Shaw's availability due to his concussion in the Watford game. Mason Greenwood is another player out with a Covid-19 positive test. Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford were benched in midweek but changed the game while coming on so both will be restored in the starting eleven. Donny Van de Beek and Anthony Martial are expected to return to the bench. Jadon Sancho produced the best performance so far in a United shirt and is hoping to carry out the same against strong opposition.
CHL vs MUN Expected Lineups :
Chelsea: Edouard Mendy; Trevoh Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger; Reece James, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek, Marcos Alonso, Mason Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz
Man United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Eric Bailly, Alex Telles, Fred, Scott McTominay, Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo
CHL vs MUN Head to Head :
Interestingly, Chelsea have failed to beat Manchester United on each occasion they faced them in the Premier League since November 2017. The two games last season ended in a stalemate with Manchester United likewise avoiding defeat in four of the last five visits to Stamford Bridge in all competitions.
CHL vs MUN Dream11 Team Prediction :
GK: Mendy (CHL)
DEF: James (CHL), Chalobah (CHL), Rudiger (CHL), Telles (MUN)
MID: Sancho (MUN), Loftus-Cheek (CHL), Jorginho (CHL), Fernandes (MUN), Hudson-Odoi (CHL)
FW: C. Ronaldo (MUN)
Match Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Man United
The Red Devils have a decent record at the venue lately but this time Chelsea's jinx of four years in this fixture will be broken. This formidable side under Thomas Tuchel are too good to be beaten by the current Man United team anticipating a change of fortunes under soon-to-be interim coach Ralf Ragnick.
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