Chelsea take on Southampton next in the EFL Cup Round of 16 fixture with Thomas Tuchel’s men eyeing a win to progress further in the competition.
The Blues were terrific in their latest outing which came at Stamford Bridge against the Premier League’s new boys Norwich City in a 7-0 thrashing of The Canaries with Mason Mount netting his first hat-trick.
Let us now have a look at how Thomas Tuchel might set up his Chelsea side against Southampton –
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Kepa will be in line to replace Edouard Mendy between the sticks for Chelsea in the midweek contest with Mendy set for some well-earned rest.
In defence, expect Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta to come back in after the duo were benched for the win over Norwich City last time around.
Saul Niguez is also backed to be handed a rare outing with the Spain international who made his move to Chelsea on deadline day this summer yet to make a major impact for his new colours.
Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz remain injury absentees meaning Kai Havertz will be tipped to lead the line once again come Wednesday at the Bridge.
