Everton v Chelsea: Levi Colwill, Christopher Nkunku updates emerge
Chelsea will be without at least five players for the Premier League clash against Everton on Monday, 15 April.
According to injury expert Ben Dinnery, Levi Colwill, Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia, Reece James and Lesley Ugochukwu are guaranteed to miss the game.
The Toffees took an important step towards safety after they beat Burnley on 6 April and now sit in 15th place.
Everton will be happy with a draw v Chelsea
While the Toffees emerged victorious in the reverse fixture, playing at Stamford Bridge presents a formidable challenge.
Chelsea boast a deep squad capable of mitigating the absence of key players like James and Nkunku.
The home advantage further tilts the odds in Chelsea’s favour, as they have historically been a dominant force on their own turf.
Everton’s recent win against Burnley notwithstanding, Sean Dyche’s men will likely adopt a defensive approach to frustrate Chelsea’s attacking prowess.
Given Chelsea’s strength and Everton’s concerns of late, securing a draw would be a commendable result for the Toffees.
However, it will require a disciplined and organised defensive display from the Toffees to contain Chelsea’s threats and withstand the pressure at Stamford Bridge.
Dyche’s tactical acumen will be crucial in devising a strategy to disrupt Chelsea’s rhythm and snatch a valuable point away from home.
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