It's do-or-die for Chelsea as they aim to bounce back from a midweek defeat by facing the Premier League's bottom-dwellers, Wolves. With Wolves languishing in last place and only one win to their name, Chelsea will be eager to secure all three points and restore their winning momentum. But will they succeed? And what about the team news?
The medical team has given Pedro Neto the green light to start, but Reece James is still unavailable. Palmer and Mamadou Sarr, the new signing, are also in the starting lineup, with Estêvão among the substitutes.
Here's the full lineup for this crucial clash:
Wolves field a 4-4-2 formation:
Sa in goal; Doherty, H.Bueno, S.Bueno, and J.Gomes in defense; Armstrong, Hwang, Arokodare, and Mosquera in midfield; Mané and A.Gomes leading the attack.
Substitutes: Johnstone, Wolfe, Andre, Lima, R.Gomes, Bellegarde, Krejci, Tchatchoua, and Rawlings.
Chelsea opt for a 4-2-3-1 tactic:
Sánchez between the posts; Cucurella, Chalobah, and Fofana in defense; Caicedo and Santos in midfield; Neto, Enzo (captain), and Palmer in attacking midfield; João Pedro as the lone striker.
Substitutes: Sharman-Lowe, Acheampong, Badiashile, Sarr, Hato, Garnacho, Estêvão, Delap, and Guiu.
Kick-off is set for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 15:00 GMT (10:00 EST and 8:30 PM IST). The venue is Molineux, Wolverhampton, with Jarred Gillett as the on-pitch referee and Simon Hooper overseeing VAR.
TV and streaming options vary by region:
- UK: No TV broadcast; no streaming.
- USA: No TV; stream on Peacock.
- India: Star Sports Select HD2 on TV; JioHotstar for streaming.
- Nigeria: SuperSport MaXimo 1 and Canal+ Sport 5 on TV; check https://www.livesoccertv.com for other regions.
And there you have it, folks! Will Chelsea rise to the occasion or will Wolves pull off an upset? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below. Let the debate begin!
