Is Wolves vs Chelsea on TV? Lampard returns for first game in second stint as Blues boss – Stream, kick-off time
CHELSEA take on Wolves this weekend in the Premier League – and they’ll do so with Frank Lampard back at the helm.
Lampard was confirmed as the Blues’ caretaker manager until the end of the season on Thursday, following Graham Potter’s sacking last week.
The Blues were held to a stalemate against Liverpool in what has been officially labelled the most boring top-flight fixture ever.
However, victory over relegation-battling Wolves under Lampard could be the catalyst for a much-needed turnaround.
Lampard was sacked in January 2021 after a torrid run of form before Thomas Tuchel took over and went on to win the Champions League.
Now Lampard will be looking to do the same, with the Blues set to play Real Madrid in the quarter-finals later this month.
But it all starts with Wolves this weekend.
When is Wolves vs Chelsea?
- Wolves’ Premier League encounter against Chelsea will take place on Saturday, April 8.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm UK time.
- Molineux is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 32,050 fans.
- The Blues beat Wolves 3-0 in the reverse fixture.
Is Wolves vs Chelsea on TV?
- Unfortunately, Wolves vs Chelsea will NOT be broadcast on TV in the UK.
- This is due to the 3pm Saturday blackout rule.
- However, fans can follow the action with SunSport’s minute-by-minute coverage.
What is the team news?
Julen Lopetegui will be forced to continue without talisman Ruben Neves who is suspended for accumulating too many yellow cards.
While the quartet of Boubacar Traore (groin), Hwang Hee-chan (knock), Sasa Kalajdzic (knee) and Chiquinho (knee) are all unavailable.
Elsewhere, Bruno Saltor has some injury issues of his own as Armando Broja (cruciate ligament), Thiago Silva (knee), Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (back), Cesar Azpilicueta will likely miss out.
But Raheem Sterling made a five-minute cameo in the goalless draw with Liverpool.
What are the odds?
- Wolves to win 3/1
- Draw 9/4
- Chelsea 1/1
Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication