Chelsea v Sunderland: Line-ups, stats and preview

Talking right this moment, Maresca mentioned: “I mentioned after the [Ajax] recreation it was a particular evening, particular for the membership and the followers with so many younger gamers.

“We’re full of excellent, younger, gifted gamers and the principle factor for me is simply to attempt to assist them day-to-day get higher and higher. It’s the one method to enhance the group in case you may help the gamers.”

A second recreation in 4 days could also be asking an excessive amount of for gamers nonetheless growing and Maresca hinted he would choose a extra skilled XI towards the Wearsiders.

He added: ”The stability for me is kind of simple by way of, we’ve got 24 or 25 good gamers however ultimately solely 11 can begin.

“Since I joined the membership, I confirmed that relying on the sport and plan, we are going to change gamers. I do know that once they don’t play they don’t seem to be joyful but it surely’s not about one, it’s about all of them. In addition they know that they can’t play each recreation.”

Sunderland have been the choose of the promoted golf equipment after clinching a spot within the top-flight through the play-offs final season and sit seventh in the table.

Not lots of the group that beat Sheffield United have stored their locations this time period with the membership investing closely on Premier League-ready expertise over the summer time.

Effectively-organised and defensively sound, if just a little blunt in assault, Regis Le Bris’ males will current a severe check for the Blues tomorrow.

“I spent one season with Leicester within the Championship and I liked the Championship,” mentioned Maresca. “Even when we play Premier League or Champions League, I all the time watch the Championship so I’ve watched Sunderland since final season when the brand new supervisor arrived.

“They’re doing excellent, not simply from this season however final season as nicely. They play good soccer. They’re fairly sturdy, bodily sturdy. I actually like the way in which they’re doing issues.”

Staff Information for Chelsea v Sunderland

Maresca confirmed striker Liam Delap is again in coaching however he received’t be rushed again for tomorrow. That will give one other likelihood to Guiu who spent a brief spell on mortgage at Sunderland earlier within the season earlier than being recalled.

Malo Gusto is suspended.

Sunderland have suffered a serious blow with centre-half Omar Alderete dominated out on account of concussion protocols. That would imply an instantaneous return to the aspect for Reinildo, who has served a three-game ban following his dismissal towards Aston Villa.

Lutsharel Geertruida could possibly be most popular to Chris Rigg in midfield.