Chelsea welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night following a highly dramatic weekend for the club.
Calum McFarlane’s side lost the FA Cup final before confirming the summer arrival of Xabi Alonso. The Blues are winless in their last 7 league outings, losing 6 matches in that dreadful sequence. They have also suffered 4 consecutive home league defeats during an alarming slump in front of their fans.
Chelsea team news
McFarlane must manage severe fatigue and a fresh injury blow to forward João Pedro after Wembley. The Brazilian played through pain before his late withdrawal and remains a significant doubt for the derby.
In his absence, Cole Palmer and Liam Delap will spearhead a heavily rotated attacking lineup on Tuesday. Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho are both fully fit to support the frontline from the flanks.
Defensively, Levi Colwill may be rested as the coaching staff manage his return from a knee injury. Romeo Lavia is a major doubt with a fresh knock, while Mykhaylo Mudryk remains suspended.
Robert Sánchez will start in goal after ceding his place to cup keeper James Trafford at Wembley. Chelsea look to defend an impressive historical record, having avoided defeat in their final home game for 23 seasons.
Chelsea predicted lineup
Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; Fofana, Chalobah, Hato; Gusto, Caicedo, Fernandez, Cucurella; Palmer, Neto; Delap.
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match at Stamford Bridge kicks off at 20:15 BST on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
How to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham?
UK fans can watch the action live on Sky Sports Premier League. Streaming is also available via the Sky Go app.
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