Last season’s EFL Cup runners-up Chelsea take on the Premier League champions Manchester City in their opening round matchup come Wednesday night.
Graham Potter’s side will have a stern test awaiting them in midweek’s outing after tasting defeat to city rivals Arsenal in Sunday’s league action.
Let us now take a look at how Potter might set up his Chelsea side for the upcoming game –
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Edouard Mendy should retain his berth on the starting team sheet with changes likely to be rung to the defensive lineup for the Blues.
Kalidou Koulibaly will be eyeing a return to the XI after being benched for the defeat to Arsenal and his coming back should mean that Cesar Azpilicueta moves to the right wing-back role.
Mason Mount could be shifted from midfield to attack with Jorginho expected to start alongside Mateo Kovacic in the centre of the park.
Aubameyang has been uninspiring of late going forward and could be dropping down the bench with Kai Havertz likely to operate in the central striking role.
