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Add as preferred source on Google<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCalum McFarlane reinstalled some of the good vibes at Chelsea during the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United, and this performance will influence his selection for their next game against Nottingham Forest.<\/strong><\/p>\n The woeful run of form under Liam Rosenior came to an end with confirmation of another trip to Wembley secured, with Enzo Fernandez putting an end to the drought in front of goal.<\/p>\n The midfielder had been internally suspended by Rosenior recently for the Premier League clash with Manchester City, a decision the Chelsea players didn\u2019t support.<\/p>\n The biggest area of difference in the starting side was at the back, with Tosin Adarabioyo handed a rare start to deal with Leeds\u2019 physicality.<\/p>\n McFarlane has a decision to make when it comes to who starts at the back on Monday, and here\u2019s our prediction for the XI he will name to face the Europa League semi-finalists.<\/p>\n Filip Jorgensen\u2019s ongoing injury woes mean it is another easy decision to keep Robert Sanchez in goal, especially after he impressed against Leeds.<\/p>\n Despite news of an incoming Reece James return, Malo Gusto will retain his position in the side in order to not rush the England international back.<\/p>\n We are tipping Tosin to keep his place in the side, with the tricky physical test of Chris Wood awaiting the Blues on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n He will be partnered by Trevoh Chalobah, with talks reportedly underway over a new contract for the Cobham graduate.<\/p>\n At left-back, Jorrel Hato will remain on the bench despite his excellent form, with Marc Cucurella remaining in the side for now.<\/p>\n Moises Caicedo will start in the heart of midfield, looking to end the season strong after a couple of months of disappointing form.<\/p>\n He will be joined by Fernandez, whose future at Stamford Bridge may come down to who the club announce as their new permanent manager.<\/p>\n Ahead of those two, Cole Palmer will start. He returned from injury off the bench in the FA Cup semi-final.<\/p>\n Tosin deserves another chance after the FA Cup\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n On the right, Pedro Neto will be rewarded for his creativity and assist last time out with another start on the right of attack.<\/p>\n Injuries in attack have left Chelsea with limited options for the other wing, and we are predicting Alejandro Garnacho will remain in the side despite his poor form.<\/p>\n Up front, Joao Pedro will continue to hold off any form of challenge from Liam Delap for his place in the side, with doubts around the Englishman starting to rise.<\/p>\nOut of the managers we have been linked with, which one do you think might be able to get the very best out of Cole Palmer again?\ud83d\udc40<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/div>Chelsea predicted XI vs Nottingham Forest<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>Would you make any changes to our XI to face Forest?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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