The Blues’ Ambition to Silence the Unbeaten Team’s Record

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – The 2024/2025 Premier League’s fourth week will bring together AFC Bournemouth vs Chelsea FC at Vitality Stadium, Sunday (15/9/2024) at 02.00 WIB. The Blues certainly aiming for victory to erase the traces of invincibility The Cherries in the Premier League this season.

It is known that both The Blues and The Cherries have only won once this season. However, Bournemouth has an unbeaten record, while Chelsea has lost once.

Bournemouth have been impressive in the last month. In fact, Andoni Iraola’s team was able to silence Everton at Goodison Park, with a score of 3-2. The victory was achieved The Cherries After being two goals behind Everton, Bournemouth managed to turn things around and take home three points.

Previously, Bournemouth drew 1-1 with Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United and are unbeaten in the Premier League this season. This makes The Cherries ranked eighth in the Premier League standings with a collection of five points.

Chelsea are currently in 11th place in the Premier League standings with four points after suffering one defeat, one draw and one win.

Chelsea drew with Crystal Palace last week, won 6-2 against Wolves and were beaten by last week’s Premier League champions Manchester City.

However, The Blues have a good historical record against The Cherries and have won 14 of 21 matches. While Bournemouth have only won five matches.

Then, Chelsea have lost just one of their last seven away games against Bournemouth in the Premier League. The Blues have also won their last three away games in the Premier League.

Chelsea’s activities outside the field have been in the spotlight rather than their activities on the field. This is because there is an issue of a rift between the two big boss The Bluesnamely between Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly.

However, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said the dispute would not disrupt the squad. The Blues. He also does not want to waste energy on that and focuses on the match against Bournemouth.

“I try to be honest and I have said many times that I will not spend my energy on anything else, because it is useless. Honestly, I am only focused on tomorrow’s match,” said Maresca.

Team news

Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho could make his debut with The Bluesafter being ineligible in the previous match due to his arrival at the last minute of the transfer window.

Maresca said Sancho is a winger and is a player who is needed The Blues.

“I see hope from him (Sancho), because he is a very good player and has quality in the final third and one-on-one. So he is the player we are looking for,” he said.

Meanwhile, Cole Palmer, who withdrew from the England squad with a thigh injury, was seen training with Chelsea, suggesting he is on course to recover and feature. The Blues. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has been training.

However, several players are still out due to injuries, such as Reece James (thigh), Malo Gusto (thigh), Omari Kellyman (thigh) and Romeo Lavia (thigh). Axel Disasi is likely to be plotted to fill the right-back position temporarily.

Meanwhile for Bournemouth, Kepa Arrizabalaga will miss out on his place in goal after playing earlier, with the Blues loanee unable to face his parent club. Mark Travers will fill in for goal.

The Cherries also lost Dango Ouattara to an ankle problem while playing for Burkina Faso. Other injured players include Tyler Adams (back). However, previously injured Enes Unal and Philip Billing are likely to return.

Meanwhile, Luis Sinisterra will enter the first team, after being nominated for an award. Game Changer of the Season. Sinisterra is said to be replacing Evanilson or Marcus Tavernier

Prediction

Game The Blues at the opponent’s home ground is quite good, although there is no clean sheet. Against Bournemouth Chelsea is still favored. This is because after the two-week international break, it should have a positive impact on Chelsea.

Enzo Maresca is said to provide many attacking options to penetrate the defense line The Cherries. This match is predicted to give victory to the squad The Blues with a score of 2-1.

Player Forecast

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Travers; Araujo, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Scott, Cook; Semenyo, Kluivert, Sinisterra; Evanilson.

Chelsea (4-2-3-1) :Sanchez; Disasi, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Felix; Jackson.