[Image] Pulisic, Werner and Havertz to start? – Strongest Predicted 4-3-3 Chelsea line-up to face Everton
Chelsea will now return their full attention to the Premier League as they take on an unpredictable Everton side. The Blues are done with a successful European group stage campaign and can now wholeheartedly focus on the league games. They have been in decent form with 3 wins in their last 5.
Everton on the other hand are experiencing a cold patch with just the one win in five. They have suffered 3 losses in the same duration. It doesn’t look like Frank Lampard’s men will have much of a problem in this game but you never know what Ancelotti can throw at you.
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Hakim Ziyech has been out of action since the Leeds game and could well be out for another few weeks. Callum Hudson-Odoi is ruled out due to a hamstring problem and could return at the same time as Ziyech. Other than that, Lampard will have the whole of this squad to pick from.
Probable Chelsea XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Edouard Mendy (GK): The reliable Mendy is likely to be back and take over from Kepa after being rested against Krasnodar.
Reece James (RB): James will also be expected to resume his duties at right-back.
Kurt Zouma (CB): The Frenchman has been rock at the back for his side this season. He is one of the reasons Chelsea find themselves close to the top position.
Thiago Silva (CB): The veteran Brazilian has been rotated and rested on a regular basis to keep him fresh for the league games.
Ben Chilwell (LB): Chilwell has been the first choice and he too resumes his duties at left-back.
Ngolo Kante (DM): Kante was given a few minutes in the midweek but will likely start this one out.
Matteo Kovacic (CM): Has been a fantastic operator in midfield through this season and will look to continue the same.
Mason Mount (CM): Mount looks in good touch this season and has been one of their best players.
Kai Havertz (RW): The record signing is slowly getting back to his stride and should be handed another start.
Timo Werner (ST): Should start this one in his preferred centre-forward role after just getting a few minutes against Kransnodar.
Christian Pulisic (LW): It will be tricky to manage Pulisic’s minutes because of his recent injury. Will be expected to play some part at least.
