Chelsea journey to Borussia Dortmund within the Champions League on Wednesday evening in determined search of a optimistic end result.
The Blues have gained simply certainly one of their 9 post-World Cup matches regardless of heavy funding through the January switch window. It’s a run that has left Chelsea ninth within the Premier League desk and shortly attempting to appease an angering fanbase.
They face a tricky job towards a Dortmund aspect in sizzling pursuit of Bayern Munich within the Bundesliga title race and with six wins underneath their belt for the reason that World Cup.
Here’s how Graham Potter might arrange for this troublesome conflict:
GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – With Mendy nonetheless sidelined, Potter has no alternative however to begin Kepa, who has blown cold and hot.
RB: Reece James – Is now totally match after rising his minutes in current weeks and ought to be good to go once more on Wednesday.
CB: Trevoh Chalobah – Benoit Badiashile was not registered for Chelsea’s Champions League squad, so Chalobah ought to are available in alongside Thiago Silva.
CB: Thiago Silva – Chelsea will want Silva’s management and expertise in these robust occasions, particularly within the warmth of an away match towards Dortmund.
LB: Marc Cucurella – Played his half in Chelsea’s objective towards West Ham on the weekend however continues to frustrate with some misfiring passes and defensive errors.
CM: Ruben Loftus-Cheek – Was strong towards West Ham and his withdrawal within the second half suggests he’ll preserve his place with the likes of Kante and Kovacic nonetheless out.
CM: Enzo Fernandez – Provided a superb go for Joao Felix’s objective on Saturday. Chelsea will hope he can ship that form of high quality once more through the week.
RW: Noni Madueke – Made his first begin for the membership on Saturday and confirmed a few glimpses of what he is able to. Will look to proceed that momentum right here.
CAM: Joao Felix – Put his terrible debut behind him with a objective towards West Ham, which ought to fill him with the boldness wanted to assist pull Chelsea out of the mess they’re in.
LW: Mykhaylo Mudryk – Has proven loads of promise in his first two video games as a Chelsea participant and can look to indicate what he can do within the Champions League.
ST: Kai Havertz – Had a objective disallowed on Saturday and is now three with out discovering the online. Needs to enhance if he is to maintain his place in Potter’s beginning XI for for much longer.