The Blues would hope to make the most of their first-leg lead as they welcome FC Porto for the return leg of the Champions League quarter-final clash at the Bridge this Tuesday night.
Goals from Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell had secured a 2-0 win for Thomas Tuchel’s in-form outfit last time around in continental football and Chelsea followed it up with another superb showing over the weekend against Crystal Palace.
Let us now have a look at how Thomas Tuchel might set up his Chelsea side against FC Porto-
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Edouard Mendy is tipped to assume the goalkeeping duties once again as the Senegal international remains Tuchel’s first-choice option between the sticks for the west Londoners.
In the backline, there could be some changes following the weekend showdown at Selhurst Park with Kurt Zouma expected to give way for the returning Thiago Silva who had sat out the win over Palace due to suspension.
N’Golo Kante is also in on the fray to be included amongst the XI for the Blues after his recent return from an injury and the Frenchman would most likely partner Jorginho in the middle of the park.
Kai Havertz should continue as the Blues central striking force following his recent goalscoring exploits and Timo Werner’s dismal run of form not warranting a start for the German forward.
