Chelsea confirmed team vs Brentford as Mudryk benched, Sterling decision and Cucurella returns
Mauricio Pochettino has made five changes to his Chelsea side for this afternoon's Premier League clash away at Brentford.
Judging by the lineup and personnel, it looks as if Pochettino is going with a three-man defence this afternoon. Djordje Petrovic reclaims his place in goal, while Trevoh Chalobah, Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill all start for the travelling Blues, with Thiago Silva returning to the bench after passing a late fitness test.
Malo Gusto is at right wing-back, with Ben Chilwell on the opposite flank. Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher and Moises Caicedo continue in the centre of midfield.
Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson look set to be Chelsea's most offensive players this afternoon. Marc Cucurella, who has been injured since December, is included in the match day squad in west London. The Spaniard, though, is only fit enough to make the bench.
Cesare Casadei is also on the bench, alongside Robert Sanchez, Silva, Cucurella, Jimi Tauriainen, Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea picked up an impressive, hard-fought draw in their last Premier League outing away at champions Manchester City. Before that was a late win against London rivals Crystal Palace, also on the road.
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