Chelsea predicted lineup vs Brentford - Premier League | OneFootball

Chelsea continue their charge for Champions League qualification when they visit local rivals Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday.

Victory over another London adversary, Tottenham Hotspur, propelled them back into fourth place after midweek wins for competitors Newcastle United and Manchester City. Another three points against Brentford will guarantee Chelsea stay in the Champions League places ahead of next weekend.

The Blues welcomed back a trio of key forwards during the triumph over Spurs but are still without several first-teamers for the trip to the Gtech Community Stadium.

Here's how Enzo Maresca could line Chelsea up on Sunday.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Brentford (4-2-3-1)

Reece James could return to the starting lineup / Alex Pantling/GettyImages

GK: Robert Sanchez - The Spaniard has often been fairly criticised for errors and generally sub-par displays this season but earned a clean sheet on Thursday following a fantastic save from Heung-min Son late in the day.

RB: Reece James - The club captain was only used from the bench against Spurs as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes. However, he could return to the XI on Sunday in place of Malo Gusto.

CB: Tosin Adarabioyo - Trevoh Chalobah produced an impressive performance to keep Dominic Solanke quiet midweek but Adarabioyo could return to the lineup with the games coming thick and fast.

CB: Levi Colwill - The England international came up trumps against compatriot Solanke but faces an entirely different proposition in the crafty and diminutive Yoane Wissa on Sunday. Wesley Fofana's injury puts even more expectation on Colwill to lead the backline.

LB: Marc Cucurella - Cucurella was a key member of Chelsea's stern defence midweek but his defensive credentials will be tested by the indefatigable Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroon international has six goal contributions in seven matches against the Blues.

DM: Moises Caicedo - Caicedo's chief responsibility will be shackling the lively Mikkel Damsgaard. The Brentford star will return to the starting lineup and has managed ten assists in the Premier League this term.

DM: Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea's midweek match-winner has been in impressive form over recent weeks, rediscovering his attacking mojo at the perfect time. He could be the difference-maker again this weekend.

RW: Noni Madueke - Another limp showing from Jadon Sancho means returnee Madueke should come back into the lineup following his recent injury. He made a cameo from the bench against Spurs.

AM: Cole Palmer - Things have been surprisingly difficult for Chelsea's talisman in recent times but a sublime assist on Thursday reminded the Stamford Bridge faithful of his immense talent. When in form, he can single-handedly fire the Blues to glory.

LW: Pedro Neto - Neto may move to the left-hand side on Sunday to accommodate Madueke's expected comeback. The Portuguese will be aiming to return to his relentless best.

ST: Nicolas Jackson - Jackson's return was welcomed against Spurs and he offered a largely encouraging display. He'll be aiming to get back amongst the goals as quickly as possible.