The coaching staffs of Brentford and Chelsea have settled on their starting elevens for the fifth round of the Premier League. The match will take place in London at the Gtech Community Stadium, kicking off at 22:00.
Chelsea's head coach, Xabi Alonso, has opted for some significant changes, introducing experienced new signing Jordan Henderson into the midfield from the off, while Emiliano Martinez takes his place between the sticks. The attacking trio will feature Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Danny Welbeck. However, the Blues will be without Moises Caicedo, Reece James, and Joao Pedro due to injuries.
The hosts, led by Keith Andrews, are going for a 4-2-3-1 formation, banking on powerful forward Igor Thiago to lead their attack.
Brentford (starting): Caoimhín Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Yannick Schuster, Kristoffer Ajer, Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, Mamadou Sangaré, Kevin Schade, Yegor Yarmoluk, Jadon Anthony, Igor Thiago.
Brentford substitutes: Hakon Valdimarsson, Ellery Balcombe, Rico Henry, Benjamin Fredrik, Fabio Carvalho, Django Ouattara, Callum Wilson, Romel Donovan, Yunus Emre Konak.
Chelsea (starting): Emiliano Martinez, Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Pedro Neto, Jordan Henderson, Valentin Barco, Pep Chavarria, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Danny Welbeck.
Chelsea substitutes: Mike Penders, Malo Gusto, Yorrrel Hato, Josh Achempon, Romeo Lavia, Jamie Gittens, Estevao, Mahdi Nicol-Djazuli.
