Chelsea are readying themselves to play their second match of the new season at Molineux against blistering Wolverhampton Wanderers, with all eyes on the game this afternoon. Taking charge of the Blues, new head coach Enzo Maresca, with all to discover, faces a Wolverhampton Wanderers side in a game that promises to be quite riveting. Here's all you need to know on the game, including both the kick-off time and TV, plus the team news and how to follow the match live.
Kick-Off Time and TV Channel
The Chelsea vs. Wolves game will take place at exactly 3:00 PM BST. You'll be able to follow all the action live on [insert TV channel here] as coverage begins a couple of minutes before the kickoff. Should you not be able to stay in touch then on that TV channel, the number of live services will air the game to keep you in tune with the game on your own convenience.
Team News: Chelsea
Maresca's Chelsea have had a paper-thin mixed start to the season so far by losing 1-0 to the hands of reigning champions Manchester City in their opening Premier League fixture. Setting that aside, there were takeaways from the performance in relation to growing signs of cohesion under Maresca's management.
Enzo Maresca, who was appointed Chelsea boss in the summer, will be desperate to get going after the momentum he has found in their win. Thursday night saw Maresca get his first win as the manager of Chelsea after a 2-0 victory at Servette in the Conference League play-off first leg, with the winning culture already beginning to be fostered.
For today's match, a couple of key men who are likely to feature in the starting XI are expected to be included in Chelsea's squad. Most heralded is the inclusion of Joao Felix and the chance he could get to make his second debut for the club. The 24-year-old Portuguese is widely expected to be named in the squad, although a starting role might not be on the cards. Felix's last debut in January 2023 ended in a red card on his home game against Fulham, so this time he is likely keen to make a better first impression.
Team News : Wolves
Wolves have had a mixed start under their new manager, and they'll want to take advantage of their home games by securing a win against Chelsea. Although today's team sheet is not yet out, fans will hope for most of the regular starting members to step on to the pitch to deliver a quality performance.
Live Coverage
Bobby Vincent will be live from Molineux, giving you the latest information possible during the morning and afternoon. His updates will have pre-match build-up, live match commentary, and post-match analysis. Keep on top of everything happening on [insert website or social media channel here] from home and on the move with never a need to miss anything to do with the latest twist and turn of the game.
Match Preview and Key Battles
The setting now goes to the match with Wolves and Chelsea. Maresca will have enough instances of making his side turn into worthy contenders, glimpses of which the Blues were able to bring in, with their attacking prowess, and a nicely set-up defense against Wolves.
And for Wolves, it will be looking to make the most out of any drop of intensity that might have been made by the Chelsea defense. For this match, the ability of this team to score on the counters and dead ball situations may mean everything.
What to Look out For
Performance of Joao Felix: Fans will be eagerly awaiting whether he can finally have a breakthrough game after a debut misfire. His spark and flair is just what Chelsea definitely lack right now.
Maresca Tactics: Setup of the team will be key for Enzo Maresca. All attention will be on the demeanor of the manager before this game as he tries to force his way back into momentum after a really promising midweek performance.
Wolves' Defensive Strategy: Their defense would get into a test against the attacking options of Chelsea. The battles in the midfield and defense are--I believe—in those two departments of the game.
The game between Chelsea and Wolves looks set to be another cracker with much talking point. Chelsea searches for that first three-point score in the league this season, with all eyes at Molineux to find out how they can better change their luck. That's quite some attention. A real opportunity is in prospect with Joao Felix possibly set to make his second debut for Enzo Maresca in an even better light.
Watch the drama unfold on [insert TV channel here] or follow live text commentary with Bobby Vincent on [insert website or social media] for an electric atmosphere. An action-packed afternoon of football is guaranteed, and you will not want to miss a single second of it!
