Paul Merson has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland, advising Enzo Maresca to bench Jamie Gittens.
Merson noted that Gittens had an impressive performance in Chelsea’s recent 5-1 victory over Ajax, but believes that Pedro Neto should replace him in the lineup against Sunderland.
Chelsea aims to secure their fifth consecutive win as they host Regis Le Bris’ strong Sunderland side at Stamford Bridge.
Although Maresca’s squad faced three losses in ten days last month, they have bounced back with victories against Benfica, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Ajax.
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Despite Chelsea’s strong run, Merson expresses caution about facing Sunderland, noting the newly-promoted team is challenging to beat.
However, he anticipates Chelsea will claim their fifth league win of the season, potentially handing Sunderland only their third defeat in nine league matches since their promotion.
