Wolves vs Chelsea team news: Starting lineups confirmed for Frank Lampard’s return fixture

Team news live from Molineux for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea in the Premier League on April 8, 2023.
Charlie Haffenden
By Charlie Haffenden
Published 8th Apr 2023, 14:01 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2023, 14:02 BST
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Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea have announced their starting lineups and substitutes ahead of this afternoon’s Premier League fixture at Molineux.

The setting for Frank Lampard’s return to management; it’s a sunny day in the West Midlands, but which team will shine brightest?

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Both sides are desperate for a win. For Wolves, it’s to push away from the relegation zone. For Chelsea, it’s to get back into the top half and build confidence.

Everything is set for an entertaining clash in Wolverhampton – and we now have the starting XIs to build further anticipation for kick off.

Wolves vs Chelsea team news

Wolves starting XI: Sa (GK); Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Toti; Lemina, Gomes; Cunha, Nunes, Podence; Costa.

Wolves subs: Bentley (GK), Collins, Neto, Hwang, Sarabia, Moutinho, A. Traore, Hodge, Bueno.

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Joao Gomes replaces the suspended Ruben Neves in the starting XI.Joao Gomes replaces the suspended Ruben Neves in the starting XI.
Joao Gomes replaces the suspended Ruben Neves in the starting XI.

Chelsea starting XI: Kepa (GK); James, Fofana, Koulibaly, Cucurella; Enzo, Kovacic, Gallagher; Felix, Havertz, Sterling.

Chelsea subs: Mendy (GK), Chilwell, Badiashile, Chalobah, Loftus-Cheek, Zakaria, Mudryk, Pulisic, Aubameyang.

Related topics:ChelseaWolvesTeam newsFrank LampardPremier LeagueMolineux

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