Chelsea play hosts to French side LOSC Lille at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night in the first leg of the Champions League Last-16 tie.
Thomas Tuchel’s men edged out Crystal Palace in a close contest over the weekend in league action with Hakim Ziyech’s late strike earning them the three points.
Let us now have a look at how Thomas Tuchel might set up his Chelsea side against LOSC Lille –
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Edouard Mendy will take his spot between the goalposts for the home side with Thomas Tuchel expected to ring in changes to his defensive lineup.
Thiago Silva could be in line to drop down to the bench for some well-earned rest with Malang Sarr likely to shift back to his centre-back role.
Marcos Alonso will be pushing for a recall into the XI to start in the left wing-back slot with Mateo Kovacic expected to join the former to be drafted in the centre of the park.
Romelu Lukaku’s recent run of form has not been encouraging to say the least but the Belgian could find himself leading the line once again come midweek.
