London showdown: Chelsea take on Crystal Palace and these are the starting lineups

Chelsea's performances this season have been disappointing. They are the club that spent the most money in the last transfer window: more than $500 million to sign players such as Moises Caicedo, Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia, Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson. But the level of the team has not lived up to expectations and for now they are far from the top of the standings.

In fact, with 22 points The Blues are closer to the relegation zone (for now Luton Town with 15 points are the closest) than to the top of the tournament (Liverpool are the leaders with 42 points). That's why they need to get some consecutive victories that will allow them to improve their situation.

This Wednesday's match at Stamford Bridge against Crystal Palace could be an ideal opportunity to start the road to recovery, considering that their rivals are not showing convincing performances either. With this scenario, the quality of Chelsea's players can be decisive.

Coach Mauricio Pochettino will field the best possible team. The Blues' starting lineup will be: Dorde Petrovic; Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill; Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher; Mykhailo Mudryk, Ian Maatsen; Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku. Also on the bench will be Marcus Bettinelli, Lucas Bergstrom, Thiago Silva, Alfie Gilchrist, Romeo Lavia, Leo Castledine, Noni Madueke, Armando Broja and Alex Matos.

The Eagles are in trouble

Crystal Palace have just 18 points from 18 games and are 15th in the Premier League standings, just 3 points off the relegation zone. That's why, if they don't want to be in trouble, they need to improve their performances. Coach Roy Hodgson chose this XI: Dean Henderson; Nathaniel Clyne, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell; Jefferson Lerma, Chris Richards, Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Ayew; Jean Philippe Mateta.