BREAKING NEWS: Coming live from Stamford bridge, Chelsea legend urges Maresca to start new signing against crystal palace to be victorious. John Terry has called on Maresca to start star player in their upcoming Premier League clash between crystal and Chelsea. The match is slated for Sunday at Stamford bridge He said, “This is a massive game. He needs to start against crystal palace he was so good on Thursday, if he doesn’t start it’s for two reasons it’s either he’s not the coach we need or they want to give away the match to crystal clear. “It’s a big game” he needs to be in the starting lineup John Terry warns.
Chelsea will be eager to recover from their midweek defeat to Servette when they face Crystal Palace later today. Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea manager, made numerous changes during the 2-1 loss to Servette, and it is likely that he will make similar adjustments for today’s London derby.
Joao Felix and Pedro Neto, who were not featured in the Conference League match, might earn starting spots this afternoon after their strong performances against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend. Both players came off the bench to contribute to Chelsea’s sixth goal in their 6-2 triumph at Molineux.
There’s a strong argument for Joao Felix being given a chance to start as a striker. Chelsea’s failure to secure a new striker on deadline day means Felix could find himself playing up front in certain matches this season. Maresca has confidence in Felix’s ability to play as a No. 9, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him in that role during today’s clash against Crystal Palace. In the match against Servette, Jackson came on in the second half but missed several opportunities, whereas Felix didn’t play at all. However, Felix did get some game time in the win against Wolves and even managed to score. While Jackson also found the net in that match, his missed chances against Servette might prompt Maresca to give Felix a try, especially after his impactful performance last weekend.
As for who will start up front against Crystal Palace, Jackson is likely to be given the nod despite Felix’s strong case. While Jackson struggled to convert his chances against Servette, he did score and assist against Wolves, and Maresca has expressed satisfaction with Jackson’s performance. Although Chelsea missed out on signing a new striker on deadline day, the presence of players like Felix, who was brought in for £45 million, and Christopher Nkunku, who can also play as a No. 9, should provide Jackson with both competition and support this season.
