The Blues have Champions League football to play for as they gear up to take on Aston Villa on the road in the final gameweek of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Chelsea came out narrow victors last time around against Leicester City in a win that allowed them to move into third place but still not standing assured of a spot in next season’s European elite, Thomas Tuchel’s men will be aware that nothing less than all three points from the Villa Park showdown is of importance.
Here is Tuchel is expected to set up his Blues starting eleven for the weekend clash at Villa Park –
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Edouard Mendy will be in goal for the Blues after returning to the XI for the win over the Foxes earlier this week as Kepa’s extended run of gametime came to an end.
Andres Christensen remains an injury concern for Thomas Tuchel meaning the three-man backline is unlikely to witness any changes.
Tuchel will also be against making any changes to his wing-backs after what was a convincing display at Stamford Bridge in the 2-1 victory over Leicester City with Ben Chilwell making a return to the starting eleven to much plaudits.
One change the Chelsea boss could make is bringing in Kai Havertz into the central striking role for the visitors with Timo Werner unable to get out of his ongoing slump in form.
