Predicted Chelsea Line-up To Face Tottenham In The Premier League
Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, in what is expected to be an intense clash between the London rivals. The Blues are currently five points behind Spurs in the points table but this will be a good opportunity for them to close the gap.
Antonio Conte’s men have not endured the best of seasons so far but with the season coming to an end, they must put up a solid fight to secure a Champions League spot.
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Chelsea have few injury concerns ahead of this match. Key players Thibaut Courtois and Andreas Christensen are doubtful for this game whereas David Luiz and Ethan Amapadu are set to be sidelined for a while. Ross Barkley continues to be out for the Blues.
Probable Chelsea XI
Manager: Antonio Conte
Formation: 3-4-3
Willy Caballero (GK)
With Courtois’ inclusion a major doubt, Caballero might be deployed between the sticks for this clash.
Gary Cahill (CB)
Cahill’s experience and knowledge will play a major role for Chelsea at the back as Christensen is likely to miss this one.
Antonio Rudiger (CB)
Rudiger is expected to retain his spot and he will have to be extremely solid to keep a sharp Spurs attack at bay.
Cesar Azpilicueta (CB)
Azpilicueta continues to be a reliable presence for Chelsea and he is expected to take up his usual role at the heart of the defence on Sunday.
Victor Moses (RWB)
Moses can attack and defend with equal gusto and he is expected to be deployed in his usual role.
Marcos Alonso (LWB)
Alonso has been one of Chelsea’s standout performers and he should start this game.
N’Golo Kante (CM)
Kante is one of the Blues’ most influential players and he will pull the strings for the Blues this weekend.
Cesc Fabregas (CM)
Fabregas often provides a much-needed creative outlet from the midfield area and his expertise will be crucial in unlocking a solid Tottenham defence.
Pedro (LW)
Pedro scored a goal in Chelsea’s FA Cup clash against Leicester City and he should start on Sunday.
Willian (RW)
Willian’s pace and creativity from the right-wing have worked wonders for Chelsea in recent times and the player is expected to continue in his usual role.
Eden Hazard (CF)
Although Morata played against Leicester, Conte might choose to deploy Hazard as the central striker here.