Chelsea play hosts to fellow top four challengers Arsenal in the midweek London derby at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night in a game that could spell out the fortunes for either side.
Thomas Tuchel’s men last turned out against Crystal Palace in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final contest to claim the win and book their spot in the final against Liverpool.
Let us now have a look at how Thomas Tuchel might set up his Chelsea side against Arsenal –
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Edouard Mendy is backed to retain his spot between the goalposts with Chelsea now into the business end of the campaign and unlikely to depend upon Kepa as their No.1.
At the back, Thiago Silva is expected to earn a recall back into the first XI with Reece James set to move into his more natural right wing-back slot.
Mateo Kovacic’s injury last time around came as a major setback to Thomas Tuchel and Co. with the Chelsea boss likely to pair up N’Golo Kante with Jorginho in the heart of the midfield.
Timo Werner’s explosive run of form means that the German will once again be handed the starting role up front with Kai Havertz and Mason Mount joining him.
