Defensive mainstay Antonio Rudiger returns to the starting XI for Chelsea who take on Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Thomas Tuchel’s men hold a 2-0 advantage from the first leg that was played at Stamford Bridge and will hope to be at their best to secure a berth in the cup final.
Christensen joins Sarr and Rudiger at the back
With the veteran central defender Thiago Silva not making the starting XI after his recent COVID-19 enforced absence, Andreas Christensen is joined by Malang Sarr and the returning Antonio Rudiger at the back.
Skipper Cesar Azpilicueta and Callum Hudson-Odoi are the wing-back options for the visitors who remain with long-term injury concerns Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
Kante features on the bench
Another COVID-19 concern of late for Chelsea in N’Golo Kante is on the bench with Thomas Tuchel deciding against handing a starting role to the French midfield maestro.
Romelu Lukaku is joined by Timo Werner up top on the pitch with England international Mason Mount the third and final name in the attacking lineup.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Premier League fixture:
Tottenham Hotspur FC XI
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Chelsea FC XI
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