Chelsea predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: Hall replaces Chilwell in 3-4-3
Right Centre back: Trevoh Chalobah (No. 14)
Wesley Fofana is back and should be available for selection. However with the season nearing its climax and Chelsea not fighting for the title or European qualification, Lampard might not want to risk one of CFC’s most valuable assets and would rather delay his return to the starting XI. This will indirectly allow Chalobah to continue who has become a regular since Reece James’ absence.
Centre back: Thiago Silva (No. 6)
The veteran put on a classy display again and will continue to organize and lead this Chelsea defence. The Chels’ faithful already consider him to be a club legend and have something special lined up for him.
Chelsea supporters have paid for and will unfurl tributes to Thiago Silva for both the Matthew Harding and Shed End stands before the Forest match.
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) May 11, 2023
One of the designs is based on how he arrived at Stamford Bridge... he is now a club legend https://t.co/oHxwJj3rm5 #CFC pic.twitter.com/22hqgGJhln
Left Centre Back: Benoit Badiashile
The Blues now seem to be convinced that Badiashile’s winter transfer to the Bridge was definitely a steal. The 6’4″ centre back has been very reliable, putting in top shifts whenever deployed. He also marked his last appearance with a goal and should be starting on the weekend.