Chelsea host Forest in pivotal Monday afternoon clash

Chelsea host Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge this afternoon (15:00 BST).

For the Blues, currently in 9th place, the match is a desperate attempt to stay in the race for European football.

For Forest, the stakes are even higher; sitting in 16th place on 39 points, a win would move them five points clear of the relegation zone and likely secure their safety for another season.

The starting elevens have been announced, showing significant rotation for the visitors:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Palmer, Enzo, Derry; Joao Pedro.

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Morato, Awoniyi, Dominguez, Jesus, Yates, Cunha, McAtee, Netz, Bakwa, Abbott.

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