{"id":15411,"date":"2025-10-02T19:44:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/10\/02\/james-acheampong-and-estevao-to-start-4-2-3-1-chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-liverpool\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T19:44:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:44:15","slug":"james-acheampong-and-estevao-to-start-4-2-3-1-chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-liverpool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/10\/02\/james-acheampong-and-estevao-to-start-4-2-3-1-chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-liverpool\/","title":{"rendered":"James, Acheampong And Estevao To Start | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chelsea will welcome Liverpool at Stamford Bridge this Saturday evening as they look to earn a victory at home in the Premier League. The Blues managed to earn a narrow 1-0 win over Benfica earlier this week, which should keep them in good spirits ahead of this game.<\/p>\n

Enzo Maresca will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his first team for this contest. Reece James, Josh Acheampong and Estevao could all play from the start of this game.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Robert Sanchez will operate in goal for the West London club after keeping a clean sheet in his last appearance. Josh Acheampong will function alongside Benoit Badiashile at the centre of Maresca\u2019s defence as they hope to keep a good shape on the defensive end of the field.<\/p>\n

Reece James will try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Marc Cucurella hopes to keep Mohamed Salah quiet as the left-back. Both of them will have to perform their defensive duties well if Chelsea are to keep a clean sheet this weekend.<\/p>\n

Jorrel Hato will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.<\/p>\n

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LONDON, ENGLAND \u2013 SEPTEMBER 30: Andrey Santos of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Phase MD2 match between Chelsea FC and SL Benfica at Stamford Bridge on September 30, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Enzo Fernandez will anchor the midfield alongside Moises Caicedo as they try to make life tough for the opposition at the centre of the park.<\/p>\n

The gifted trio of Pedro Neto, Facundo Buonanotte and Estevao will play just ahead of them as part of the Chelsea<\/a> attack. All three of them need to move the ball well if they want to engineer enough chances for the Blues to win this contest versus Arne Slot\u2019s men.<\/p>\n

Jamie Gittens and Romeo Lavia will have to be content with a place on the bench as they await their chance to influence the game in the second 45 minutes if needed.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Joao Pedro will lead the charge for the Blues in the final third. He would be keen on getting his name on the scoresheet against the Reds this Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

Marc Guiu will have to settle for a spot on the bench as he waits for his opportunity to make an impact in the latter stages of the game if the Blues are in need of a goal by then.<\/p>\n

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