Chelsea Vs Eintracht Frankfurt Dream11 Prediction: The SportsRush brings you the Dream11 prediction between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Chelsea will take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of the Europa League Semifinals at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. The Blues drew their away game 1-1 and scored an important away goal which could play a huge part in this two-legged tie.
Young striker Luka Jovic opened the scoreline in the first leg through an extraordinary header. They failed to capitalize on the lead when he had an excellent chance to have a two-goal cushion. Just moments before the half time, the experienced Pedro equalized the scoreline with a very well taken goal.
Goals can be guaranteed in the second leg on Thursday.
We shall look at the Dream11 picks between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Chelsea Vs Eintracht Frankfurt Dream11 Team
Formation: 4-4-2
GOALKEEPER
Kepa Arrizabalaga: Kepa Arrizabalaga has kept 23 clean sheets in all competitions this campaign. The Spanish International has been consistent mostly, but he has let his team down at times. He is a brilliant shot-stopper and plays the ball out from the back brilliantly.
DEFENDERS
Cesar Azpilicueta: Cesar Azpilicueta is playing through the right defensive full-back. The Spanish International is astute defensively and likes to get forward when he bombs forward. He has scored once and has five assists to his name this season.
David Luiz: David Luiz has stepped up his gear after the injury to Antonio Rudiger. The Brazilian has been omnipresent for Chelsea at the back and does well in the defensive department. Besides, he likes to attack and pile up numbers in the final third.
Makoto Hasebe: Makoto Hasebe is a versatile player for Eintracht Frankfurt. The Japanese International has the ability to operate as a defensive midfielder or centre-back. He is yet to open his duck for the season, but his defensive resilience makes him the best defender at the back.
David Abraham: David Abraham has fared well for Eintracht Frankfurt. The Argentine International stands strong and tall and possesses a calm atmosphere in the backline. He will play a huge role in stopping the Blues attacking who have looked assured in front of their fans.
MIDFIELDERS
Gelson Fernandes: Gelson Fernandes sits back with the defence and likes to dictate the play from the back. The Switzerland International has found the back of the net once and has an eye on goal from long rangers. He wins plenty of duels in the middle of the park.
Filip Kostic: Filip Kostic is an important source of goal for Eintracht Frankfurt. The 26-year-old operates in the midfield department and likes to get forward to get involved in the attacking part. He has scored ten and set up another ten in all competitions this campaign.
Ruben Loftus Cheek: Ruben Loftus Cheek has been involved in the starting lineup for a long time now. The English International has scored nine and has another two to his name. Loftus Cheek is the main link between midfield and attack.
Ante Rebic: Ante Rebic missed the first leg, but the Croatian is expected to fare in the starting lineup on Thursday. He operates through the right wing, scoring ten and assisting four. He makes lots of running and makes plenty of interceptions.
FORWARDS
Eden Hazard (VC): Eden Hazard was rested in the reverse leg, but the Belgian is anticipated to start the game. Chelsea star has been in scintillating form this season by finding the back of the net on 16 times and has 15 assists to his name. He is yet to break his deadlock in the Europa League, but he is the integral cog of Maurizio Sarri’s side.
Luka Jovic (C): Luka Jovic has been the main man up front for Eintracht Frankfurt. The Serbian International has scored 26 goals in all competitions, with nine coming from the Europa League. He was the man to open the scoring last game and he will continue his finesse in front of the goal.
FULL TEAM
Disclaimer: This team is made on the basis of our research for the game. This XI is what we think would work – you’re free to choose your own XI.
