Commentary on the match between Leeds vs Chelsea, 3:15 a.m. on December 4: The Blues take advantage of the crisis of the rookie

VHO - Commentary on the match Leeds vs Chelsea, round 14 of the Premier League, only having to play away at the opponent's field that is losing continuously, the opportunity for coach Maresca and his team to earn 3 points is very bright.

Leeds vs Chelsea form

Leeds had a decent start to the season. However, the road filled with roses quickly passed, giving way to more bumpy and winding roads. This is not a new story for a rookie who has just been promoted.

In the last 7 rounds, Leeds have only won 1 and lost 6. Having only pocketed 3 points in the past 2 months, the home team at Elland Road has been relegated to the relegation zone, ranking 18th with 11 points.

Although the gap to the two opponents above is only in goal difference and 1 point, coach Daniel Farke and his team still need to quickly improve their performance if they do not want to fall into a state of sinking like the case of the three new players last season.

Compared to Leeds, the direct competitors right above them like West Ham and Nottingham have both shown signs of improvement recently. Both can completely accelerate and leave the Yorkshire team behind. This scenario is very likely to happen in the context that Leeds has to face the giant duo Chelsea and Liverpool in turn in the first week of December.

The home advantage will probably not be able to help Calvert-Lewin and his teammates if they do not quickly improve their defense. In 7/8 recent appearances, the home team's defense system played like it was sleepwalking, allowing the opposing strikers to shoot and score at least 2 goals per match.

Against an opponent with such a fragile wall in front of their goal, Chelsea's chances of winning are even brighter. The Blues just had a courageous 1-1 draw against Arsenal.

Even if Moises Caicedo had not received a red card so early, the team under coach Enzo Maresca could have completely aimed for 3 points, thereby narrowing the gap with the top of the table.

Chelsea just had a brave draw against Arsenal

But at least 1 point from the London derby still helps Chelsea extend their unbeaten streak to 7, and at the same time keep the fire burning for the championship race. With the current sublime form, it would be a surprise if Estevao, Neto, Delap... do not help The Blues earn 3 more points at Elland Road.

Touring is not a problem for the London giants. In the last 6 away trips on all fronts, coach Maresca and his team have won 5 and drawn only 1. However, facing a home team that is being pushed into a corner, the away team still needs to maintain their concentration if they want to complete the task.

Leeds vs Chelsea squad information

Leeds: James Justin, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Anton Stach are still unavailable.

Chelsea: Moises Caicedo is out with a three-match suspension. Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia and Mykhaylo Mudryk are long-term absentees. Cole Palmer has returned to training but is likely to be on the bench.

Expected lineup Leeds vs Chelsea

Leeds: Perri; Rodon, Struijk, Bijol; Bogle, Gruev, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Nmecha

Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, Fernandez; Estevao, Pedro, Neto; Delap

Prediction: 1-2

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