Kai Havertz replaces Hakim Ziyech in the frontline for Chelsea with Thomas Tuchel’s men eyeing the win against city rivals Tottenham Hotspur on the road this Sunday.
Chelsea will be gunning to maintain their unbeaten start to the new season as they face a Spurs outfit that was handed a 3-0 defeat by Crystal Palace last time around.
Thiago Silva starts in the heart of the Chelsea defence
The veteran Brazilian slots in at centre-back alongside the likes of Andres Christensen and Antonio Rudiger with Thomas Tuchel deciding to shift his skipper Cesar Azpilicueta to the wing-back role.
England international duo Reece James and Ben Chilwell remain on the bench with the latter set to prolong his wait to make his first start of the 2021-22 campaign.
The returning N’Golo Kante features on the bench
Kante returns to the fold for Chelsea but the 30-year-old Frenchman serves on the bench with the in-form Mateo Kovacic starting in the centre of the park besides Jorginho.
Mason Mount and the high-flying Stamford Bridge returnee Romelu Lukaku retain their places up top on the pitch as Hakim Ziyech makes way for Kai Havertz.
Here is how both teams line up for today’s Premier League fixture:
Tottenham Hotspur FC XI
Our starting XI for this afternoon's match against @ChelseaFC! 👇 pic.twitter.com/wVGkvCqseN
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 19, 2021
Chelsea FC XI
Three changes for the Blues today!@ParimatchGlobal | #TOTCHE pic.twitter.com/VQUBPYcPPJ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 19, 2021
