Chelsea will play hosts to AFC Wimbledon in the midweek’s EFL Cup contest at the Bridge with Mauricio Pochettino expected to field a second string side.
The Blues go up against Nottingham Forest this coming Saturday and the game at home to AFC Wimbledon could see Pochettino give game time to a few fringe players in his squad.
Let us now take a look at how the Chelsea side will line up for the upcoming game –
CHELSEA’S PREDICTED LINE UP (FORMATION)
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New signing Djordje Petrović could take on the goalkeeping duties from Robert Sanchez with the latter likely to start over the weekend against Forest.
In the backline, Pochettino will be hoping to rest Thiago Silva which could open the door for Bashir Humphreys to make the first XI for the home side.
Chelsea’s midfield ranks is expected to have Premier League record signing Moises Caicedo alongside Conor Gallagher who will hope to earn starting berth.
In the attacking third of the pitch, Armando Broja, should be deemed fit to lead the line, will be looking to make an impression upon his new boss.
