Aston Villa and Chelsea Make Key Lineup Adjustments Ahead of Clash Aston Villa have made three changes to their starting XI for Sunday’s match against Chelsea, following their recent defeat to Wolves. The changes include the inclusion of Jadon Sancho, Lucas Digne, and Pau Torres, who will replace Leon Bailey, Ian Maatsen, and Tyrone Mings respectively. Additionally, Tammy Abraham is expected to enter the game as a substitute, adding depth to the squad ahead of the encounter at Villa Park. The Villa lineup features Matty Cash as the left-back, with Konsa and Mings forming the central defensive partnership. Midfielders Onana and Luiz will anchor the midfield, while the attacking trio of Bailey, Buendia, and Rogers will be supported by Watkins up front. Substitutes include Bizot, Digne, Torres, and others, with the bench also featuring Barkley, Sancho, Abraham, and Alysson. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has opted for a defensive adjustment, replacing goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with Filip Jorgensen as the second-choice keeper. This decision follows criticism of Sanchez’s performance in the previous match against Arsenal. Defender Wesley Fofana returns from suspension to take the place of Mamadou Sarr, while Pedro Neto is ruled out after receiving a red card, marking the Blues’ ninth such incident of the season. On the wing, Alejandro Garnacho steps in for Andrey Santos, with Malo Gusto joining the squad as a replacement. Marc Cucurella, who has been sidelined for a month, is only fit enough to feature on the bench. The Chelsea XI includes Jorgensen in goal, with James, Fofana, and Chalobah forming the backline. Midfielders Caicedo, James, Palmer, and Fernandez will support the attack, while Garnacho and Joao Pedro lead the front line.#chelsea #liam_rosenior #filip_jorgensen #aston_villa #jadon_sancho
