Chelsea are up for a tricky test away from this weekend with Thomas Tuchel’s table-toppers set to face the league’s new boys Brentford.
The Blues will be backed to secure the win against Brentford and retain their momentum early on this new season which has ensured them a spot at the summit of the league standings.
Here is how Tuchel is expected to set up his Blues starting eleven for the weekend outing against Brentford –
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Edouard Mendy will be the man between the sticks for Chelsea behind a backline that should see some of its strongest faces retain their spots on the teamsheet.
Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen will be partnering skipper Cesar Azpilicueta in the heart of the defence while Marcos Alonso could be in line for a return to the XI at the expense of Ben Chilwell.
Reece James had been an injury concern for Chelsea prior to the international break but is now back in training ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game along with midfield man N’Golo Kante.
Romelu Lukaku will be the name leading the line for the Blues and the forward lineup should also have Mason Mount back from a spell on the sidelines.
