Having finally hit their stride under Enzo Maresca, Chelsea are having a miserable start to the new year.
The problems started at the end of December as Chelsea fell to surprise defeats against Fulham and Ipswich Town, with subsequent Premier League draws with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth hardly raising confidence levels. They have the chance to rediscover their form against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night.
Chelsea are not inundated with injuries at the moment, but Enzo Maresca has warned that Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill are all doubts for the visit of Wolves. The Italian admitted that none of the four trained on Friday, although they are still in contention to play.
Here's how Chelsea can line up against Wolves.
GK: Robert Sanchez – Despite regular mistakes, Sanchez apparently still has Maresca's support. The distribution of the Spaniard was again controversial for a long time 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in midweek and he was very easily beaten at his near post by Antoine Semenyo.
RB: Reece James – The Cobham graduate rescued Chelsea with a 95th-minute free-kick on Tuesday night and could be in line for his first Premier League starts from the draw at Old Trafford in early November.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – After withdrawing from his loan spell at Crystal Palace, Chalobah could be thrust straight into the starting line-up against Wolves. Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana are injured, Tosin Adarabioyo is out of favor and Josh Acheampong struggled against Bournemouth.
CB: Levi Colwill – Despite being a doubt for Monday, Colwill should feature if fit given Chelsea's centre-back problems. The likes of Adarabioyo and the versatile Renato Veiga can replace him if needed.
LB: Marc Cucurella – The Spaniard was at the center of controversy involving Bournemouth's David Brooks on Tuesday and will be keen for a less eventful evening against Wolves.
DM: Moises Caicedo – Caicedo was initially used at right-back against Bournemouth, but moved back into defensive midfield during the second half. That's where he should start on Monday against his South American counterparts Joao Gomes and Andre.
DM: Enzo Fernandez – Although there are doubts for Monday, Fernandez will be needed given the absence of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and questions over Lavia's fitness.
RW: Pedro Neto – Noni Madueke scored a hat-trick in the opening game of the season but it could be former Wolves star Neto who gets the nod. The energetic Portuguese has impressed when called upon since his summer move.
AM: Cole Palmer – Palmer will be rated closer to starting after a tough treatment by Bournemouth in midweek. He is another who will be guaranteed a starting spot if deemed fit to play.
Sancho completed more dribbles than any other player against the Cherries and his direct approach could unnerve a Wolves side lacking in confidence. The Old Gold have conceded eight in their last three league games.
ST: Nicolas Jackson – The Senegalese striker looked like the Jackson of old midweekturning down some glorious opportunities. He provided an assist for Palmer's try but failed to score despite expected goals of 1.11.