In preparation for the upcoming match between Chelsea and Manchester City, we have gathered the latest team updates from both managers. This game is significant for the Premier League, as Manchester City aims to stay competitive with Arsenal at the top of the table. Chelsea, meanwhile, is fighting to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League amid a tight race among several teams.
Chelsea vs Manchester City Team News & Predicted Lineups for April
Chelsea Team News
As per PremierInjuries, Chelsea may be missing eight players for this match. The most prominent absence is Enzo Fernández, who faces a two-match suspension due to comments made during the international break. He missed the recent game against Port Vale and will also sit out this one.
Captain Reece James is injured, along with Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill, affecting defensive options. Benoit Badiashile, who missed a match due to illness, has not featured since and is also uncertain for this game. Filip Jorgensen is dealing with a minor issue that has kept him out of recent lineups. Jamie Gittens has been nursing a long-term problem, and Mykhailo Mudryk remains under indefinite suspension.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
GK – Rob Sanchez
LB – Marc Cucurella
CB – Jorrel Hato
CB – Wes Fofana
RB – Malo Gusto
DM – Moises Caicedo
DM – Andrey Santos
W – Pedro Neto
AM – Cole Palmer
W – Alejandro Garnacho
ST – Joao Pedro
Manchester City Team News
Pep Guardiola will be without several key players due to injuries. The defense is particularly affected, with John Stones in limited training, Ruben Dias confirmed out, and Josko Gvardiol also unable to play.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup
GK – Gianluigi Donnarumma
LB – Nico O’Reilly
CB – Marc Guehi
CB – Abdukodir Khusanov
RB – Matheus Nunes
DM – Rodri
DM – Bernardo Silva
AM – Rayan Cherki
AM – Phil Foden
AM – Antoine Semenyo
ST – Erling Haaland