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Chelsea vs Tottenham Preview: Blues Seek European Finish

Quick Turnaround After Wembley Pain

Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge tonight with little time to dwell on Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat. The 1-0 loss to Manchester City at Wembley hurt, but the Premier League table still offers incentive, with European qualification within reach.

McFarlane Faces Selection Calls

Interim head coach Calum McFarlane is expected to freshen up his Chelsea side for Tottenham, with the final two league fixtures now carrying real weight. Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho are both available after returning in the cup final, having missed two matches with knocks sustained in training.

Levi Colwill’s situation requires greater caution. McFarlane said Chelsea “must be careful” with the defender, who has only recently returned from a serious injury and may be protected from the start.

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Tottenham Test Demands Control

Chelsea’s shape remains a key question. McFarlane must decide whether to continue with a back three or move back to the 4,2,3,1 system previously favoured by Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.

Robert Sanchez is expected to continue after returning against City, despite wearing a Petr Cech style skull cap. Romeo Lavia, however, remains a doubt after suffering a knock near his eye before the FA Cup final.

Benoit Badiashile and Mamadou Sarr have been absent recently due to selection decisions rather than injury, meaning either could feature before the season ends.

Chelsea Predicted XI vs Tottenham

Chelsea predicted XI, 4,2,3,1: Sanchez, James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, Santos, Caicedo, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto, Joao Pedro.

Doubt: Lavia.Injured: Estevao, Gittens, Derry.Time and date: 8:15pm BST, Tuesday May 19, 2026.Venue: Stamford Bridge.How to watch: Sky Sports.

Chelsea need composure, energy and edge. Tottenham will arrive sensing opportunity, but for the Blues this is about finishing a difficult season with purpose, pride and a place in Europe still alive.