Chelsea Vs Burnley: Keep Kandang Record

JAKARTA - Chelsea have ambitions to extend their home record when they host Burnley in the English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge Stadium, Saturday, March 30, 2024 evening WIB. This is an important mission for Chelsea to get tickets to Europe.

Victory is Chelsea's absolute target. The team currently stuck on the board is trying to improve its position as well as open up hopes of competing in Europe.

The hope of playing in the Champions League is definitely closed because it is difficult for the Blues to enter the top four. Meanwhile, opportunities for the Europa League are not easy. Chelsea's realistic target is none other than the UEFA Conference League or Europe's third caste competition.

But Chelsea still have to try hard to reach it. And the match against Burnley became a ladder for the West London club to step into a higher position. The reason is, Chelsea are still stuck in 11th place with 39 points.

Mauricio Pochettino's team had good capital to improve rankings. They were recorded five times as winning in home games.

That record is what Chelsea wants to maintain in the duel. Moreover, Burnley is a bottom team and is in danger of going down caste.

Pochettino is optimistic about overcoming Burnley and opening up hopes of playing in the Conference League. According to him Chelsea should be in the top four.

"If we look at the data, we should rank fourth. But for different reasons, we are not in that position," said Pochettino.

"From the data, it shows that the team is showing good performances and developments. Then which part should be addressed? We just need to compete better and improve the team's details. You just need experience and time to play together again," he said.

The problem is, Chelsea still hasn't been able to field the best squad. Defender Ben Chilwell, who had just recovered from injury, had to undergo treatment again after strengthening the England national team in a test match.

Pochettino questioned England manager Gareth Southgate's decision to field Chilwell in two games against Brazil and Belgium.

Even when facing Belgium, Southgate played the 27-year-old defender in full. Meanwhile, Chilwell has just recovered from injury.

Chilwell had a dead leg or bruises on his thigh when he returned to the club. Pochettino just hopes his condition will improve against Burnley.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez missed the match again. Midfielder Enzo Fernandez was also highlighted for his fitness after strengthening the Argentine national team. However, Pochettino believes Fernandez can be played.

Meanwhile, Burnley lost veteran midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Luca Koleosho who suffered a knee injury. However, The Clarets actually showed improved performance.