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Liam Rosenior has the perfect opportunity to make it seven wins from nine matches in charge of Chelsea this afternoon as the Blues go to bottom-of-the-league Wolves.

While Rob Edwards' side have improved in recent weeks, Chelsea go into the match as overwhelming favourites as Rosenior looks to continue his impressive start. It has been just over a month since Rosenior was appointed as Enzo Maresca's successor and the 41-year-old has only seen his side defeated on two occasions - both times to Arsenal.

In the Premier League, it's three victories from as many matches. It is absolutely imperative for Chelsea to keep tabs with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool, who face Tottenham and Manchester City respectively this weekend, in the race to secure a Champions League finish this season.

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After being beaten at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, Rosenior might be tempted to tinker with his side a bit at Molineux. And, with that being said, Bobby Vincent predicts the XI Rosenior will field this afternoon:

Robert Sanchez

No doubt Sanchez keeps his place in goal. The Spaniard will be hoping for a relatively quiet afternoon but will need his defenders to do their bit at Molineux.

Malo Gusto

Reece James was assessed on Friday but we await to see if he makes the squad after missing the defeat at Arsenal with a knock. Even if he is fit enough to make the squad, it would seem a bit silly to risk the captain given his injury record. Gusto should be able to do a fine job at right-back regardless.

Trevoh Chalobah

Wesley Fofana completed the full 90 minutes on Tuesday, so the Frenchman could be named on the bench in the West Midlands. Chalobah could move across to the right side of the back two in his place.

Benoit Badiashile

Supporters will want to see Josh Acheampong or the recently-recalled Mamadou Sarr alongside Chalobah, but it could well be Badiashile instead. The Frenchman has not impressed in recent appearances and needs to step his game up.

Marc Cucurella

Cucurella is set to start at left-back. He started in a more advanced role in north London in the week with Rosenior opting with a back five, but the Spaniard could return to a more orthodox position this afternoon.

Moises Caicedo

Caicedo is likely to be asked to go again in the centre of Chelsea's midfield. Andrey Santos could drop out for this one.

Enzo Fernandez

Fernandez has been in superb form in recent weeks. The Argentine has scored four goals in Rosenior’s eight matches in charge and the head coach will be hoping for more of the same from his midfielder today.

Estevao Willian

The Brazil international was brought on during the second-half of Chelsea's defeat to Arsenal but could return to the starting line-up at Molineux. Pedro Neto will be assessed after missing Tuesday's game.

Cole Palmer

Palmer, like Estevao, was used in the second period against the Gunners but could return in the No.10 role today. Chelsea supporters are desperate to see the version of Palmer they know is in there but has not been present much this season.

Alejandro Garnacho

Garnacho was poor in Chelsea’s last league game against West Ham. It was no surprise to see the Argentine dragged off at the half-time break last weekend but given Jamie Gittens ’ hamstring injury and the uncertainty around Neto's fitness, Rosenior could ask Garnacho to start at Molineux.

Joao Pedro

Joao Pedro has been excellent in recent weeks. The Brazilian has returned to goal scoring form and will be hoping to continue that against Wolves this afternoon. Liam Delap could drop to the bench at Molineux, the ground he was sent off at earlier in the season.

Predicted Chelsea XI : Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Estevao, Palmer, Garnacho; Joao Pedro