How Chelsea could lineup for their 2023-24 Premier League opener against Liverpool
Chelsea will kick off their 2023-24 season with a high-profile clash versus Liverpool on Sunday, August 13 at Stamford Bridge. After experiencing an underwhelming 2022-23 campaign, the west London club will now look forward to returning to their heydays when they clash with the Reds for their season opener.
Mauricio Pochettino's side are coming off the back of an impressive pre-season tour in the United States of America (USA). Of five games played in the USA, they registered three wins and two draws, winning the inaugural edition of the Premier League Summer Series in the process. The Blues will now look to replicate this form in the season proper.
A massive overhaul at the club has seen a good number of players leave Stamford Bridge this summer. Nevertheless, the club has also made some quality signings to bolster their squad for the new season.
The tie against Jurgen Klopp's side will be a very difficult and tasking encounter. A win for the Blues will be the perfect start to the season. It will be a morale and confidence booster into the new term.
A date with Liverpool is never a walk in the park. As such, Pochettino must setup up his team in the best way possible in order to deliver a positive result on matchday one.
Without further ado, we look at how Chelsea might lineup at Stamford Bridge come August 13.
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