EPL farewells: Origi, Rudiger among those saying goodbye
There will be a slew of farewells for players, managers and even referees on the final day of the Premier League season on SundayMAY 20, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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James Michael Justin - Should be fine after illnessJustin missed Thursday's match with an illness but s expected to be fine for Sunday's finale against Southampton, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "JJ was sick, he had an illn...
ImpactJustin should return to the starting XI Sunday unless he can't recover in the next two days. He's been the top full-back since returning from injury and will look to close the season in a bit of form. He's managed 10 league starts after missing the majority of the season with injury.
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Youri Tielemans - Should be okay for SundayTielemans (knee) is expected to be fine for Sunday's finale against Southampton, according to manager Brendan Rodgers. "Youri had a clash of knee in the Watford game and hasn't qui...
ImpactUnless his issue doesn't get better, it's expected Tielemans will be back in the starting XI for Sunday's finale. He often plays through minor knocks and there was no reason to push him on a short week at Chelsea. He'll look to close the season in good form, adding to his six goals and four assists.
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Thiago Silva - Leads Chelsea with two clearancesSilva took an off target shot, created a chance, made two interceptions, a tackle and two clearances during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
ImpactSilva was a part of the Chelsea back line that conceded just one goal on Thursday. The centerback finished with the second highest amount of interceptions on the team while leading Chelsea with two clearances in the draw.
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Jorginho - Creates four chancesJorginho created four chances, made two interceptions and three tackles (winning two) during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
ImpactJorginho was held off the scoresheet but contributed on both sides of the ball Thursday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of interceptions on the team while leading Chelsea in both chances created and tackles in the draw.
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Marcos Alonso - Fourth goal of seasonAlonso scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
ImpactAlonso found the back of the net in the 34th minute scoring the game tying goal for Chelsea. The goal was the fourth of the season for the wingback while his seven crosses were the second most on the team in the draw.
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Edouard Mendy - No saves in drawMendy allowed a goal without making a save during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
ImpactMendy allowed the opening goal of the match after just six minutes, but shutout Leicester from there as Chelsea came from behind for a point. The keeper has now allowed 30 goals in 33 league starts while his save total remained at 71 for the year.
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