Comments and predictions for Chelsea vs Southampton: Destroy the away team

Latest Chelsea vs Southampton team information

Chelsea's frustrations were compounded on Saturday when Trevoh Chalobah was forced off after just eight minutes with a back injury. However, manager Enzo Maresca played down the situation after the match by saying Chalobah's injury was not serious.

However, a busy schedule could see Chalobah miss out along with familiar names on the injury list such as Omari Kellyman, Noni Madueke, Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Nicolas Jackson, Romeo Lavia and Marc Guiu. In addition, Mykhaylo Mudryk will also be unavailable due to suspension.

Tosin Adarabioyo is likely to be the man chosen to replace Chalobah in defence, while Reece James, who played the full 90 minutes on Saturday, could also be rested to ensure his fitness is at its best, especially with Maresca concerned about his captain’s injury history.

On the other side, Southampton coach Juric is also having a headache with problems in the defense. Jan Bednarek had to leave the field early in the loss to Brighton and is waiting for the results of a medical test. Besides, the possibility of Taylor Harwood-Bellis (ankle) playing is also uncertain. Jack Stephens, although recovered from injury, was not used in the previous match.

Southampton will continue to be without Ross Stewart (calf), Ryan Fraser (calf) and Adam Lallana (thigh). Lesley Ugochukwu, who is on loan from Chelsea, will also be unavailable to face his parent club.

Latest expected lineup for Chelsea vs Southampton

Chelsea:

Jorgensen; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Sancho; Neto

Southampton:

Ramsdale; Aribo, Bella-Kotchap, Bree; Sugawara, Gronbaek, Smallbone, Walker-Peters; Fernandes; Onuachu, Sulemana

Latest Chelsea vs Southampton football review

Chelsea are facing many pressing problems, especially in the goalkeeper position. The team's leadership will certainly have a headache to find a solution to this problem in the upcoming summer transfer window. After Robert Sanchez repeatedly made mistakes and had to give up his position to his teammate, Filip Jorgensen became the target of criticism when he made elementary mistakes at Villa Park.

Although Enzo Fernandez and Marco Asensio shone to help Chelsea equalize against Aston Villa, Jorgensen's unforgivable mistake in the 89th minute cost the home team their third consecutive defeat in all competitions. Asensio's unmarked volley slipped through Jorgensen's hands, costing Chelsea points and adding to their disappointment.

Coach Enzo Maresca admitted that this was the hardest defeat to swallow since he took charge, although Chelsea had responded positively after the 0-3 defeat to Brighton on February 14. This defeat also extended the "Blues" winless streak away from home to 7, including 4 consecutive defeats.

However, Chelsea fans can still find some hope in their home form. They have won three of their last four games at Stamford Bridge, scoring at least two goals in each. The only defeat in that run was a surprise defeat to Fulham on Boxing Day.

On the other side, Southampton are facing the prospect of relegation and are emerging as a leading candidate for a ticket back to the Championship. Coach Ivan Juric's team just suffered a heavy 0-4 loss to Brighton, extending their consecutive losing streak in the Premier League to an alarming 8.

Only three teams in the history of the competition have endured such a poor run in a single season. With just nine points from 26 games, Southampton are still very close to the record for the lowest points tally in a Premier League season (Derby County's 11 in 2007-08). To avoid setting this unforgettable milestone, "The Saints" need at least three draws, or a win, in their remaining 12 matches.

Despite their woes, Southampton can take some motivation from their only win in 16 games – away to Ipswich Town – and have also scored in four consecutive away games.

Southampton last visited Stamford Bridge in February 2023, winning 1-0 thanks to a free kick from James Ward-Prowse. However, in their most recent meeting in December last year, the Saints suffered a crushing 5-1 defeat to Chelsea at St Mary's.

Latest Chelsea vs Southampton score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Chelsea vs Southamptonas follows:

• Sportsmole:Chelsea 4-0 Southampton

• WhoScore:Chelsea 3-0 Southampton
• Our newspaper predicts:Chelsea 3-0 Southampton

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