CHELSEA’S recent run of form has put them right in the mix for a Europa League spot – but relegation-battling Nottingham Forest have their own objectives.
Goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson inspired the Blues to a 2-0 win against bitter rivals Tottenham at the beginning of the month.
And Mauricio Pochettino’s side followed that up with a 5-0 hammering over West Ham just three days later.
As a result, Chelsea find themselves just three points behind 6th-placed Newcastle going into the weekend.
However, the Blues now come up against a Forest side who not only fighting for survival.
But they go into this match fresh from a huge 3-1 away win at already-relegated Sheffield United.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s only concern ahead of this huge Chelsea clash regards Neco Williams who has been sidelined due to a hamstring strain.
While Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be without several key names once again.
Enzo Fernandez (hernia), Ben Chilwell (knee), Reece James (hamstring), Robert Sanchez (muscle), Wesley Fofana (cruciate ligament), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Lesley Ugochukwu (muscle) and Carney Chukwuemeka (knee) could all miss the Forest trip.
*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication
