Mason Mount is deemed fit to make the starting XI while Marc Cucurella is recalled for Chelsea in Sunday’s Premier League outing at Villa Park.
There had been uncertainty over Mount’s inclusion with the playmaker undergoing a scan over a niggle after the midweek win over AC Milan in the Champions League.
Koulibaly on the bench
Kalidou Koulibaly starts on the bench for the Villa Park showdown with Marc Cucurella slotting in the left-sided centre-back role in the backline.
Trevoh Chalobah and Thiago Silva are the other names in the defensive lineup for the visitors with Graham Potter deciding against drafting Cesar Azpilicuta in the XI.
Loftus-Cheek replaces the injured Reece James
With Reece James sidelined until after the World Cup, Potter makes a surprising decision to field Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the right wing-back role with Azpilicuta on the bench.
Mount and Mateo Kovacic are the midfield options for Chelsea while Kai Havertz is issued a recall to start out wide in the attacking roster.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Premier League fixture:
Aston Villa FC XI
This is your Aston Villa team to face Chelsea. 💪#AVLCHE pic.twitter.com/GbK4fTEv5Q
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 16, 2022
Chelsea FC XI
Chelsea team news is in! 🤝@ParimatchGlobal | #AvlChe pic.twitter.com/lYTOdyKuA8
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 16, 2022
