| Chelsea vs Nottm Forest | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Chelsea vs Nottm Forest
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
17-10-2025
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TIME:
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05.00 PM IST
03.20 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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City Ground
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Once again, Chelsea’s clash with Liverpool could not pass without a flash of red — though this time it was manager Enzo Maresca, rather than one of his players, who saw red for his exuberant last-minute celebrations. The Italian’s one-match suspension means he will be absent from the touchline for Saturday’s fixture.
The injury list remains extensive for the visitors, with Benoit Badiashile (muscle), Liam Delap (hamstring), Levi Colwill (ACL), Dario Essugo (thigh), Mykhaylo Mudryk (doping ban), and Cole Palmer — sidelined for another six weeks with a groin issue — all unavailable. Maresca also raised concerns over the fitness of Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, and Pedro Neto in his pre-match press conference. On a brighter note, Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, Andrey Santos, and Trevoh Chalobah are all fit and in contention, with the latter returning from suspension.
In contrast, Nottingham Forest have far fewer concerns. Only former Chelsea defender Ola Aina (hamstring) has been ruled out, while Oleksandr Zinchenko (groin) and Douglas Luiz (hamstring) are pushing for inclusion.
After switching to a back three in the Europa League defeat to FC Midtjylland following Murillo’s injury, manager Ange Postecoglou is expected to revert to a four-man defence, with the Brazilian now cleared to return — a tactical shift that could favour ex-Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.