Chelsea look for another home win as they host Arsenal at the Stamford Bridge Stadium in their next Premier League match. Thomas Tuchel’s men will look to repeat their exhilarating performance, as they displayed in the last Premier League game against Southampton.
Thomas Tuchel will probably opt for the 3-4-3 formation with a couple of tweaks from the previous match. N’Golo Kante might get the nod over Mateo Kovacic in midfield, whereas Cesar Azpiliceuta looks likely to make his way back into the starting eleven.
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Mateo Kovacic was taken off with an ankle injury in the first half of his side’s FA Cup semi-final win over Crystal Palace.
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ben Chilwell are keeping Kovacic company in the medical bay.
Thomas Tuchel will probably opt for the 3-4-3 formation; however, he is expected to make a couple of changes in the upcoming contest. N’Golo Kante is to get the nod over Mateo Kovacic in midfield, whereas Cesar Azpiliceuta looks likely to start.
3-4-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal Palace
Defence
Edouard Mendy is expected to start between the sticks for the upcoming clash.
Thiago Silva is expected to start at the heart of the Blues’ backline, whereas Antonio Rudiger will feature at the left centre-back spot. James Reece will fulfil the right centre-back position.
Midfield
Kovacic’s absence opens the door for N’Golo Kante to slot straight back into the holding position along with Jorginho in the central midfield.
Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso ought to hold their spots in the wide areas.
Attack
Mason Mount and Timo Werner could both be fit enough to hold their places in the final third. Kai Havertz is in line for rest, with Romelu Lukaku looking to terrorise the Arsenal backline as he did earlier this season.
