Overview
After a period of high performance, Chelsea has gradually lost steam recently. The Blues have not known victory in the last 4 matches, including 2 draws with Everton, Crystal Palace and 2 defeats against Fulham, Ipswich.
A series of poor results has seen Enzo Maresca's side slip to fourth in the Premier League, having been overtaken by Nottingham Forest and left behind by Liverpool at the top.
Chelsea will have a chance to regain the joy of victory when they only have to face Morecambe in the third round of the FA Cup. The team playing in the Third Division of England has a terrible form with 5 defeats in the last 6 matches. And in all 5 of those defeats, they were unable to score. With the position of 23/24 teams, Morecambe is at great risk of being relegated at the end of the season.
In every aspect, The Blues are superior to Morecambe. Maresca can even keep the pillars and let the reserve team play.
Chelsea's young talents such as Marc Guiu, Tyrique George, Cesare Casadei, Josh Acheampong, Samuel Rak-Sakyi and Renato Veiga still know how to impress whenever given the opportunity.
Four years ago, Chelsea faced Morecambe in the FA Cup third round. This was also the only time the two teams met in history.
In the end, The Blues easily won 4-0. With a completely different level, another big win for Chelsea is possible.
Human resources situation
Chelsea are expected to field a mix of substitutes and young talent in this match, with Filip Jorgensen also likely to start in goal.
On the other side of the front line, Morecambe also have no regrettable absentees and are in top form. Marcus Dackers will lead the attack, while Jamie Slott and Rhys Williams continue to appear in defence.
Expected lineup:
Chelsea: Jorgensen, Veiga, Badiashile, Acheampong, Disasi, Fernandez, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Nkunku, Felix, Guiu.
Morecambe: Burgoyne, Hendrie, Williams, Slott, Tutonda, Jones, White, Edwards, Songo'o, Tollitt, Dackers.
The match between Chelsea and Morecambe takes place at 22:00 on January 11 (Vietnam time).
