Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Wigan
Chelsea
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
James McArthur | Doubtful | 6.83 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Marko Marin | Doubtful | 6.35 | |
Daniel Sturridge | Doubtful | 6.39 |
Team News
Wigan
Chelsea
- Roberto Martinez is likely to stick with his preference of playing 3 centre-backs, after the success he had with that tactic towards the end of last season. He will play with full backs that will join the midfield when going forwards but become defenders when they do not have it.
- If new signing Ivan Ramis is to start, one of Figueroa, Alcaraz or Caldwell will have to be taken out of the back three, though one option would be to play Figueroa at left-back.
- Ryo Miyaichi could also get a debut, though he will have to fight off competition from Maloney and Gomez, while Arouna Kone may come off the bench.
- Chelsea have new signing Oscar back from Olympic duty, though the Brazilian is unlikely to start having had little time to settle in at his new club.
- Di Matteo could well stick with the same lineup that started the Community Shield loss to Man City last weekend, with Ivanovic available after the FA ruled that he would not have to serve a suspension despite being sent off in that game.
- Marko Marin is a doubt with a hamstring injury, while Daniel Sturridge picked up a toe injury last week and had to withdraw from the England squad, though he is likely to return in time for this match.