Chelsea host Brentford at Stamford Bridge this afternoon while they aim to hand Liam Rosenior a victory in his first Premier League match as head coach.
Liam Rosenior’s tenure began with a record-breaking 5-1 FA Cup win over Charlton. However, Arsenal brought the Blues back to earth on Tuesday. A 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat proved a setback, though Alejandro Garnacho’s brace kept the tie alive. Chelsea now targets a critical league clash against their high-flying neighbours. They seek to snap a winless run that has dropped them to eighth.
Chelsea Team News
Liam Rosenior is managing a squad hit by both injury and illness ahead of his top-flight debut. Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens are out due to a virus affecting the squad, while Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Mykhailo Mudryk remain unavailable. On a positive note, Moises Caicedo is available to return to the midfield after serving a suspension.
Consequently, late decisions will be made on the availability of Cole Palmer and captain Reece James, both of whom are set to return to training following thigh and hip issues. Robert Sanchez is likely to start in goal, though Rosenior has insisted he does not have a “guaranteed No.1” following the midweek loss to Arsenal. Joao Pedro is poised to lead the attack, supported by a creative trio including Pedro Neto and the in-form Garnacho.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Kick-off is at 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Chelsea vs Brentford?
Due to the Saturday 3:00 PM blackout, the match will not air live in the UK. Audio commentary is available via BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport.
Read more- Three Crystal Palace players Oliver Glasner could potentially take to Man United
See Also- Guardiola says he would have been ‘sacked’ at another club last season
