Premier League football returns to Stamford Bridge following the conclusion of the international break with Chelsea playing hosts to Aston Villa over the upcoming weekend.
Thomas Tuchel’s men will be eyeing up the win from Saturday’s outing in the capital city after dropping points in their last league fixture which came at Anfield against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side.
Let us now have a look at how Thomas Tuchel might set up his Chelsea side on Saturday –
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Edouard Mendy is backed to man the goalposts for Chelsea with Thomas Tuchel not looking to give his deputy Kepa a chance in league football.
Reece James was sent off in the draw against Liverpool and the England international will be suspended for the upcoming match which could bring about a change in the defensive line for the Blues.
Cesar Azpilicueta could be drafted in the right wing-back role and the in-form Trevor Chalobah earns a recall back into the XI at the heart of the backline.
New signing Saul Niguez is unlikely to earn his debut in the Chelsea shirt over the weekend with Tuchel expected to retain his midfield pairing of Jorginho and N’Golo Kante.
Romelu Lukaku, despite a slight concern over a potential thigh niggle, is backed to lead the line for Chelsea.
