Edouard Mendy returns to his spot between the goalposts for Chelsea who go up against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in Saturday’s action in the Premier League.
The newly crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions will look to claim the win on the road as they restart their domestic campaign after a near month-long layoff.
A strong defensive lineup for the visitors
Tuchel fields Andreas Christensen and Thiago Silva alongside mainstay Antonio Rudiger in the heart of the backline despite talk of Trevoh Chalobah likely to earn a recall.
There is a change in the wing-back slots on either side of the pitch with Christian Pulisic coming in for Cesar Azpilicueta and Malang Sarr getting the nod ahead of Marcos Alonso.
Havertz and Ziyech join Lukaku in attack
In the centre of the park, N’Golo Kante partners Jorginho with the latter set to don the captain’s armband with Cesar Azpilicueta missing from the squad.
Romelu Lukaku leads the line for Thomas Tuchel’s Blues as Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech fill the wide roles.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Premier League fixture:
Crystal Palace FC XI
COME ON YOU PALACE#CPFC | #CRYCHE
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 19, 2022
Chelsea FC XI
A Selhurst selection! 📋@ParimatchGlobal | #CryChe pic.twitter.com/knG3EtxCLv
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 19, 2022
