Chelsea experienced one of the many lows of their 2023/24 campaign on Saturday afternoon, twice surrendering a lead during their 2-2 draw with ten-man Burnley in the Premier League.
The result left the Blues in the bottom half of the table ahead of another round of fixtures midweek, with Manchester United the visitors for Chelsea's fourth successive match at Stamford Bridge in all competitions.
The Red Devils are also enduring a torrid campaign and look as if they are going to fall short of Champions League qualification this term, with Chelsea aiming to pile on the misery this Thursday in west London.
Having lost the reverse fixture at Old Trafford, here's how injury-hit Chelsea could line up against Man Utd this time round.
GK: Djordje Petrovic — Robert Sanchez's latest injury setback has only solidified Petrovic's spot as the club's number one. The youngster has been impressive in his debut season in England, even if he hasn't had as much help from his defence as he would have liked.
RB: Malo Gusto - One of Chelsea's shining lights during a dark season, there is a chance Gusto doesn't feature against Man Utd after suffering a thigh injury on Saturday. However, Mauricio Pochettino will be desperate for the attacking full-back to start given his current defensive injuries.
CB: Axel Disasi - If Gusto is sidelined, compatriot Disasi may be forced to play at right-back. However, the summer signing's best displays have come at centre-back this term and a battle with Rasmus Hojlund should be entertaining.
CB: Benoit Badiashile - Thiago Silva has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea and is unlikely to be used against the speedy Hojlund unless absolutely necessary. Badiashile will be a much better match for the Man Utd
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