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Updated April 26, 2023

Match Preview: Chelsea VS Brentford

TL;DR

Chelsea FC are looking for their first victory under their new interim manager Frank Lampard. Tonight, they will host Brentford FC

Match Preview: Chelsea VS Brentford

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It has been a very difficult start for Lampard as Chelsea's interim manager for the second time. Chelsea appointed him as an interim manager after sacking Graham Potter, who replaced Thomas Tuchel earlier in the season. However, the Blues are yet to get a victory under Frank Lampard after playing four games.

Stats&Facts

Chelsea have been struggling since the start of the season. They are even out of the top ten, standing in 11th with 39 points. Chelsea have failed to win one of their last seven games in all competitions. The Blues conceded 11 goals and scored only three in those games. In EPL, Chelsea lost three of their last five games and tied the remaining two. Meanwhile, Brentford FC are also winless in their last five league games. They also lost three games. But Brentford FC are just one step ahead of Chelsea, having 44 points. Chelsea's recent records against Brentford FC are not good enough. They are winless in their last two matches against the Bees. But before that, the Blues won seven of their eight meetings against Brentford FC.

Team News

Chelsea have a long injury list ahead of tonight's match. Frank Lampard confirmed that Reece James and Mason Mount have been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to injuries. Reece James has been suffering from a hamstring injury, while Mount has an abdominal injury. However, Mason Mount didn't get enough time this season for Chelsea. There are rumors that Mount could leave Chelsea in the summer. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard also talked about this issue. He said, "That is a conversation between Mason and the club, so I don’t know the answer to that. It's not final at this point. We’ll have to see because those conversations are ongoing." However, Kai Havertz, Armando Broja, and Kalidou Koulabaly are also out of the squad because of injuries. But Ben Chilwell, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have returned to the training ground. As for Brentford, Christian Norgaard is ruled out with an Achilles injury. Pontus Jansson, Kristoffer Ajer, Thomas Strakosha, and Keane Lewis-Potter are also unavailable for injuries. The Possible Lineup for Chelsea: Kepa; Azpilicueta, W. Fofana, Silva, Chilwell; Kante, Fernandez, Kovacic; Mudryk, Felix, Sterling The Possible Lineup for Brentford: Raya; Hickey, Mee, Pinnock, Henry; Jensen, Janelt, Dasilva; Mbeumo, Toney, Damsgaard

Betfair Odds

Chelsea: 1.75 Draw: 3.80 Brentford: 4.75

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