Fans’ preferred lineup against Liverpool: Is there any wingers out there?

TL;DR

Chelsea faces Liverpool without recognized wingers, prompting interim coach Calum McFarlane to consider creative lineup adjustments. Fans have voted for a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring players like Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández.

Key points

Chelsea has no recognized wingers in the squad
Interim coach Calum McFarlane needs to adjust the lineup
Fans prefer a 4-2-3-1 formation for the match
Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández are potential wide players
Andrey Santos is competing for a starting spot

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea talk during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Chelsea Football Club/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) | Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea are set to show up at Anfield today with zero recognized wingers in the squad, which is going to require some creative tinkering from interim head coach Calum McFarlane. We do have a few players yet who have played the wide attacking positions at times, including of course Cole Palmer (right) and Enzo Fernández (left), but there’s also Liam Delap (at least one rather poor showing on the right wing) and Malo Gusto (used to invert all over the place under Enzo Maresca), and maybe even some fresh faced from the Academy. For the WAGNH Community, it might be the services of Andrey Santos that may be required in attack. It’s between him, Roméo Lavia, and for the final two spots in the starting XI. And though technically Hato did edge out Lavia in the voting, 45-43, there’s no easy way to fit him in with all the other defenders in a back-four. We could of course switch to a back-three, but that idea received only 24 per cent of the vote. **4-2-3-1 (51%)** Jörgensen (82%) | (78%), (58%), (73%), James (65%) | Lavia (43%), (95%) | Enzo (92%), Santos (50%), Palmer (94%) | (98%) Those just missing out include (38%), Liam Delap (35%), and Malo Gusto (34%). Trailing a bit further behind were the likes of (23%), Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (21%), (18%), and (14%). All others received support in the single-digits.

Q&A

Why does Chelsea have no recognized wingers against Liverpool?

Chelsea's squad is missing recognized wingers, requiring interim coach Calum McFarlane to adapt the lineup creatively.

What formation are Chelsea fans voting for against Liverpool?

Fans are predominantly voting for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with 51% support in the community poll.

Who are the key players in Chelsea's lineup against Liverpool?

Key players include Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, and Andrey Santos, with significant votes for their inclusion in the starting XI.

Fans’ preferred lineup against Liverpool: Is there any wingers out there?

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