Chelsea predicted XI vs Southampton as Graham Potter welcomes three players back
A look at how Chelsea could line up this weekend as they look to pick up a win
Chelsea welcomed trio Mateo Kovacic, Wesley Fofana and Denis Zakaria back from injury last time out. The Blues lost 1-0 away at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
Graham Potter’s side have a chance to bounce back this weekend against struggling Southampton. Here is a look at how they could line up:
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga: He has made the number one spot his own at Stamford Bridge this term.
RB: Reece James: The England international has made his return from injury over recent times.
CB: Benoit Badiashile: He made the move to England in the January transfer window from AS Monaco.
CB: Thiago Silva: The 38-year-old remains a crucial player for Chelsea in the heart of defence.
LB: Marc Cucurella: He has competition for his place from fellow left-back Ben Chilwell.
CM: Enzo Fernandez: The Blues’ latest signing has started the past few games since his big money arrival from Benfica.
CM: Ruben Loftus-Cheek: He was handed a start away at Dortmund and could play from the off again when Southampton come to town.
RW: Noni Madueke: The youngster will be eager to show what he can do in front of his new set of fans after joining from PSV.
CAM: Joao Felix: He scored in the last Premier League outing at West Ham and will be hoping for more of the same.
LW: Mykhailo Mudryk: The winter addition will be looking to cause the Saints some issues as he looks to stamp his mark on the league.
ST: Kai Havertz: Chelsea are short of out-and-out strikers and could do with bolstering that position this summer.