A View From The Bridge

Report: Tuchel has key decisions to make regarding four Chelsea stars for Brentford clash

Published by
Pranav Nair

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel faces key decision regarding four players ahead of Brentford clash

According to The Express, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will have to make key decisions with regard to four first-team stars ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash against Brentford.

The Blues are currently top of the league and have a one-point lead over Liverpool. Tuchel’s side recently had a dip in form that has seen them lost two of their last three games in all competitions.

The late win against Southampton last time around showcased the side is capable of picking themselves up. He will need them to keep the run going against Brentford this week.

Tuchel’s side are top of the league. (Mark Pain)

Thomas Frank’s side have taken the bull by the horns following their promotion to the top flight. They will provide a stern challenge and will not sit back against Chelsea.

Tuchel will, however, need to keep his side’s run going. He has decisions to make regarding four stars namely Romelu Lukaku, Ben Chilwell, Saul Niguez and Antonio Rudiger.

Lukaku left the Belgium squad and returned to Cobham training ground yesterday. He is suffering from muscle fatigue and it remains unclear just how long he will be out for.

Romelu Lukaku reacts after scoring for Chelsea against Aston Villa in the Premier League. (imago Images)

While Lukaku’s absence is to do with a lack of fitness, Niguez’s is more of a loss of form. Much was expected of the Spaniard following his loan move to the Bridge. He has so far fallen short of expectations. Whether he will get another chance against Brentford remains to be seen.

Rudiger missed Germany’s final training session with a back issue and it remains to be seen how serious it is. One of the club’s standout performers, he could miss the clash at the weekend.

More Chelsea News

Chilwell has scored in his last two games for club and country. He has so far played second fiddle to Marcos Alonso as the club’s first-choice left-back. Whether this improvement in form will see him stake a claim for a starting spot remains to be seen.

Pranav Nair

Recent Posts

We are working on staying”- Chelsea loanee’s father drops bombshell update on summer exit

Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen's dad wants his son to remain at Borussia Dortmund The Chelsea…

7 hours ago

Opponent Watch: Ange Postecoglou confirms ‘lightning quick’ Tottenham star will miss Chelsea clash

Tottenham star Timo Werner ruled out of Chelsea clash with hamstring injury According to football.london,…

8 hours ago

Marc Cucurella insists Chelsea should not use ‘young team excuse’ after bad performances

Chelsea star defender Marc Cucurella insists the Blues should not use their young team as…

9 hours ago

Chelsea have telling advantage over PSG in race for £111m goal machine as Armando Broja exit could be on the horizon

Chelsea has the upper hand over PSG in the transfer battle for the £111 million…

10 hours ago

“He is a machine”- Chelsea star Moises Caicedo admits he likes playing alongside 24-year-old star who could be sold this summer

Moises Caicedo calls Chelsea captain Conor Gallagher a machine Moises Caicedo has described his Chelsea…

11 hours ago

Portuguese manager admits London trip was a ‘mistake’ as Chelsea scramble to clear meeting claims

Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim believes his trip to London was a 'mistake' amid Chelsea clearing…

13 hours ago