This Wednesday night, Chelsea will take on Aston Villa at Villa Park, aiming to secure a much-needed victory away from home in the Premier League. After a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in their last outing, the Blues will be keen to bounce back and earn all three points.
Manager Liam Rosenior is likely to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation and may make several changes to his starting lineup for this matchup. Expect to see Alejandro Garnacho and Wesley Fofana potentially starting in this crucial clash.
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Chelsea’s Predicted 4-2-3-1 Lineup Against Aston Villa
Defense
Robert Sanchez is set to be in goal for the Blues after conceding two goals in the recent London derby. Wesley Fofana will partner with Trevoh Chalobah at the heart of Chelsea’s defense, aiming to maintain a robust defensive structure.
Reece James will seek to assert himself as the right-back, while Jorrel Hato looks to deliver a strong performance on the left. Both full-backs will need to carefully choose their moments to support the attacking play.
Tosin Adarabioyo will provide defensive cover from the bench.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Midfield
Moises Caicedo and Andrey Santos will form the backbone of the midfield for Chelsea, working hard to win crucial 50-50 duels in the center of the pitch.
Just ahead of them will be the talented trio of Alejandro Garnacho, Enzo Fernandez, and Cole Palmer, who will be tasked with creating goalscoring opportunities for the Blues. Their ability to move the ball efficiently will be key to Chelsea’s chances of success.
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Romeo Lavia is expected to start on the bench but may come on to make an impact during the second half if needed.
Attack
Joao Pedro will spearhead the attack for the West London club, aiming to become a constant threat in the final third.
Liam Delap and Marc Guiu will be available on the bench, ready to make their mark if called upon in the latter stages of the match, especially if Chelsea is in search of a goal.