Chelsea are on a two-game losing streak and will be hoping for a much-needed return to winning ways when they welcome Southampton on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.
Thomas Tuchel’s men were handed a 1-0 defeat by Juventus in Wednesday night’s Champions League meeting between the two European club football heavyweights which added to Chelsea’s worries following last weekend’s loss to Manchester City in league action.
Let us now have a look at how Thomas Tuchel might set up his Chelsea side on Saturday –
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Edouard Mendy should retain his spot in the Chelsea goal but expect a tinkering around in the defensive lineup for the Blues.
Thiago Silva is in line to drop down to the bench with skipper Cesar Azpilicueta set for a return to his centre-back role allowing Callum Hudson-Odoi to fill in at right wing-back.
N’Golo Kante’s positive test for COVID-19 means that the France international will be ruled out of the upcoming game against the Saints at the Bridge leaving Tuchel with Mateo Kovacic as his likely option to pair Jorginho in midfield.
Hakim Ziyech put out an uninspiring showing last time around and the Moroccon could be replaced by Timo Werner up top on the pitch.
