A “trap game” awaits Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea under the lights at Elland Road just after the Blues highlighted their title credentials with a gutsy and aggressive performance against the Premier League leaders.
Moisés Caicedo’s evident desire to impress on the big occasion ultimately led to his demise, though, and his three-game suspension following a red card-worthy challenge on Mikel Merino means Chelsea have a gaping void to fill in midfield.
And while the Blues have a few injury issues in their engine room, Maresca does have alternatives.
Leeds United have lost four on the spin but won’t roll over against their historic foes on Wednesday night, with Chelsea needing to claim victory to keep pace with the Gunners.
Here’s how Maresca could set the visitors up under the lights in West Yorkshire.
