Chelsea
Conte To Make 5 Changes: Predicted Chelsea Line-Up vs Burnley
Chelsea take on Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Here is the side we think Antonio Conte will select for the game:
Chelsea take on Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Here is the side we think Antonio Conte will select for the game:
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois is expected to get a recall after Asmir Begovic got a run out in the EFL Cup win over Bristol Rovers in midweek.
Defence: With Kurt Zouma still out with a long-term knee injury and no new defenders joining the club yet this summer, Conte only has four fit senior defenders to choose form so he has very limited room to rotate at the back.
John Terry was given a breather in midweek so the skipper will come back in to the back four with youngster Ola Aina dropping to the bench after making his senior debut for the club against Bristol.
Branislav Ivanovic should switch to right-back after playing in the middle of defence in midweek while Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta should keep their places in defence.
Midfield: Cesc Fabregas was recalled in the League Cup game and I expect the Spanish international to keep his place this weekend with Oscar on the bench.
Nemanja Matic is likely keep his place alongside Fabregas in midfield while N’Golo Kante should get a recall in the defensive midfield role in front of the back four after being rested against Bristol.
Attack: Eden Hazard should come back in to the side after also being given a breather last time out but Willian remains a doubt after missing the last two games with a calf injury. Pedro could be favourite ahead of Victor Moses to start on the wing if the Brazilian misses out.
Michy Batshuayi continued his fine early form at Stamford Bridge with a brace in midweek but Diego Costa is still expected to come back in to the starting eleven this weekend.
Here is how I think we’ll see Chelsea line-up:
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What do you think? What line-up would you like to see start?