CHELSEA still have an outside chance of securing European football – but three Premier League points against Wolves is a must.
It's been a tough week in West London as Todd Boehly was left no choice but to sack Graham Potter following a horror defeat to Aston Villa.
And then the Blues were held to a stalemate against Liverpool in what has been labelled as officially the most boring top-flight fixture ever.
However, victory over relegation-battling Wolves could be the catalyst for a much-needed turnaround.
But caretaker boss Bruno Saltor will be tempted to rest some key players with Chelsea's huge Real Madrid Champions League battle around the corner.
When is Wolves vs Chelsea?
- Wolves' Premier League encounter against Chelsea will take place on Saturday, April 8.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm UK time.
- Molineux is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 32,050 fans.
- The Blues humiliated Wolves 3-0 in the reverse fixture.
Is Wolves vs Chelsea on TV?
- Unfortunately, Wolves vs Chelsea will NOT be broadcast on TV in the UK.
- This is due to the 3pm Saturday blackout rule.
- However, fans can follow the action with SunSport's minute-by-minute coverage.
What is the team news?
Julen Lopetegui will be forced to continue without talisman Ruben Neves who is suspended for accumulating too many yellow cards.
While the quartet of Boubacar Traore (groin), Hwang Hee-chan (knock), Sasa Kalajdzic (knee) and Chiquinho (knee) are all unavailable.
Elsewhere, Bruno Saltor has some injury issues of his own as Armando Broja (cruciate ligament), Thiago Silva (knee), Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (back), Cesar Azpilicueta will likely miss out.
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But Raheem Sterling made a five-minute cameo in the goalless draw with Liverpool.
What are the odds?
- Wolves to win 3/1
- Draw 9/4
- Chelsea 1/1
Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication
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