Football pundit Pat Nevin has identified Chelsea‘s defense as the side’s weakness ahead of their Premier League season finale against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, May 25. He believes the Blues will find it hard to deal with Chris Wood and Anthony Elanga.
Speaking to Metro, Nevin discussed Chelsea’s defense and how Levi Colwill has been the only consistent in the starting XI. He believes the Forest game will be a test for the Blues’ center-backs. He said:
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea is a crucial game since a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season is up for grabs. The Blues will qualify directly if they manage a win, but a draw would see them needing Newcastle United to lose or Aston Villa to drop points.
Meanwhile, for Forest, a win alone would not be enough to make it to the Champions League. They would need one of Aston Villa and Newcastle United to drop points. If they win but other results don’t go their way, Forest will finish sixth, and that will take them to the Europa League next season.
Pat Nevin has backed Chelsea to beat Nottingham Forest and make it to the UEFA Champions League. He believes that the Blues will dominate the game and told Metro:
Aston Villa face Manchester United at Old Trafford on the final day of the season. Meanwhile, Newcastle United host Everton at home.
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