Pochettino’s side had a comfortable win against Luton in their last Premier League outing but faced a tougher challenge in the Carabao Cup against League Two’s AFC Wimbledon.
For Chelsea, the international break is on the horizon, and they are keen to head into it on a high note as the initial assessments of Pochettino’s tenure take shape.
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest faces a daunting series of away fixtures. They narrowly lost to Arsenal and Manchester United and have a trip to Manchester City on the horizon after facing Chelsea. So far, all four of Forest’s games this season have been closely contested affairs, often decided by late goals, and another thrilling match could be in store in the capital.
Levi Colwill is expected to be fit for Chelsea after a minor knee injury during the week, but Romeo Lavia is unlikely to be ready. Pochettino continues to grapple with an extensive list of injured players, including Armando Broja, Benoit Badiashile, Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, and Carney Chukwuemeka.
Joe Worrall returns from suspension for Forest, who hope to include a couple of new signings in their squad in time for their debuts. Wayne Hennessey, Scott McKenna, and Orel Mangala are absent, with Danilo in doubt due to a hamstring issue, although Felipe could return.
While Chelsea is expected to defeat Forest convincingly on paper, the reality could be a tighter affair, with the visitors creating plenty of chances. Nevertheless, Chelsea is likely to edge it for a win.
Prediction: Chelsea 2 – 1 Nottingham Forest
Both of last season’s meetings between these teams ended in draws, with Raheem Sterling scoring all three of Chelsea’s goals in those matches.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest is scheduled for a 3 pm WAT kick-off on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The match will take place at Stamford Bridge in London.
The match will be broadcast live on TV and online, with various streaming options for fans. Fans can check their local listings or visit the official Premier League website for more information on how to watch the match.
In summary, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest promise an exciting clash, with Chelsea as the favorites, but as football fans know, anything can happen on matchday.
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