Thiago Silva returns to the Chelsea XI for the first time since February as Thomas Tuchel’s high-flying outfit play hosts to relegation favourites West Brom in the first of the weekend Premier League fixture list.
The Brazil international is partnered by Kurt Zouma in the heart of the Blues backline with both Antonio Rudiger and Andres Christensen relegated to the bench despite the pairing impressing since Tuchel took charge at Stamford Bridge.
Marcos Alonso pips Ben Chilwell to the left wing-back role and with N’Golo Kante’s recent injury trouble, deputising for the Frenchman in the centre of the park is Mateo Kovacic alongside the ever-present Jorginho.
Up top, Thomas Tuchel retains his faith in the under-fire Timo Werner with the German forward enduring a bleak spell in front of the goal.
Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech are included besides Werner to provide Chelsea with some much-needed firepower in the attacking department as Kai Havertz features amongst the substitutes.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Premier League fixture:
Chelsea FC XI
Team news is in! 🤝#CHEWBA pic.twitter.com/oaJRjaneX3
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 3, 2021
West Brom FC XI
📋 Team news is in at Stamford Bridge. We make one change, with Semi Ajayi replacing Conor Gallagher.@MonsterEnergy | #CHEWBA
— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) April 3, 2021
