Predicted Chelsea XI vs Brentford as 4 Blues stars ruled out

Join us as we predict Enzo Maresca's Chelsea line up head of the Brentford visit. The Bees are west London rivals of the Blues, and the game might be fairly hotly contested. Thomas Frank's side often do quite well against Chels. You could say that they are CFC's 'bogey side' in recent times. The outfit from the Gtech Community Stadium have actually won three of the previous five meetings between the two.

Within that spell, the Blues only managed two draws: 0-0 and 2-2. In the meantime, Brentford notched an 8-1 scoreline versus their English capital foe during the three stated victories. A simply shocking statistic. Although some observers, pundits, experts and fans etcetera are expecting a low block to be installed by the usually carefree visitors. The Bees are exceptional at home - but can they begin to pick up further points on the road?

In addition to looking at the game, including potential starting XI, we speak on team updates. Unfortunately for Maresca, four of his senior personnel have been ruled out of the exciting encounter. But which CFC men are unavailable? Why are they out of action? And when can the quartet ostensibly make respective returns? All will be revealed forthwith.

Blues injury news and availability

First of all, Pedro Neto. The flying Portuguese winger is not in contention to face Frank's men. But Neto isn't injured, thankfully. He'll be back for the Europa Conference League contest vs Shamrock Rovers or the Everton fixture.

Sadly the former Wolverhampton Wanderers man surprisingly picked up three Premier League bookings. This gave him a one-match suspension.

A trio of players are unfit, though. They are Reece James and Wesley Fofana. January is the pencilled in date for separate comebacks. Meanwhile Omari Kellyman has no return prognosis at present.

Possibly Chelsea team for Brentford clash

Robert Sanchez; Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, Moises Caicedo; Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez; Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke; Nicolas Jackson.