Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Preview – team news, head-to-head
Chelsea will play Nottingham Forest in their final club match before the season's first international break.
The Blues are coming off back-to-back Premier League and EFL Cup victories against Luton Town and AFC Wimbledon, respectively, while Nottingham Forest are coming off successive defeats in the same categories.
Taiwo Awoniyi of the Super Eagles has scored in seven consecutive EPL games.
Team Updates
Chelsea has been plagued by injuries in the early parts of the season, with nearly eight players out injured, including captain Reece James and summer addition Christopher Nkuku.
Cole Palmer, the club's latest acquisition, might make his debut after being spotted in training ahead of the encounter. Palmer joined the Blues from rival Manchester City in a £42.5 million deal with add-ons.
Nottingham Forest signed over seven players during the summer season, including former Chelsea youth Callum Hudson Odoi and Super Eagles defender Ola Aina.
Scott Mckenna, Danilo, Wayne Hennessy, and Orel Mangala are all out with injuries, while loanee Andrey Santos is unable to face his parent club.
Head-to-head
Chelsea wins 6 games.
0 for Nothingham Forest
Draw 1
Potential lineup
Chelsea's starting lineup includes Sanchez, Disasa, Colwill, Thiago, Gusto, and Chilwell, as well as Enzo, Caicedo, and Gallagher.
Turner; Boly, Niakhate, Felipe; Aurier, Kouyate, Yates, Aina; Gibbs-White, Elanga; Awoniyi.
