Returnee Romelu Lukaku looks fits to start for his chosen club Chelsea as the Blues take on London rivals Arsenal in matchday two of the two.
Thomas Tuchel is believed to be making several tweaks to the lineup that handed him his first win of the 20121/22 campaign with a big name Romelu Lukaku leading the attack as Hakim Ziyech continues shoulder injury struggles.
Below, we have what Tucheal’s presentation against Arsenal is 90% believed to be with 10% space for surprises.
Goalkeeper: Mendy: With no flinch of disbelieving in his shot-stopping abilities in the club so far, the Senegalese remain the number shot-stopper ahead of current Super Cup hero Kepa. Only denied the golden glove last season by Manchester city’s Ederson, Eduardo Mendy si looking forward to being the 3rd after Liverpool’s Allison and Brentford’s David Raya to keep two-shot from goal.
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Defence: Chalobah, Christensen and Rudiger: On building feet to replace ageing Thiago Silva and out-bound Kurt Zouma, Tuchel is sticking to his trusted 3 back formation with Christensen in the middle of Chaloab and Rudiger.
Young champ Trevor Chalobah is on the journey of impressing under Tucheal with believe that he will be handed his third consecutive playtime today after scoring his first-ever Chelsea goal against Crystal Palace.
Midfield: James, Jorginho, Kante and Alonso: The expected change by Tucheal could come on the right-hand side, where Tucheal might opt for the physicality and balance of Reece James over Cesar Azpilicueta. Though it looks harsh to bench the captain of the side, keeping Kieran mute on the line while being to forge forward will be the call for the day and Reece James will offer some good legs for that.
Marcos Alonso over Ben Chilwell again after a brilliant free-kick delivery against Crystal Palace. Another sure change would be recovered Ngolo Kante displacing Mateo Kovacic with fellow UEFA Player Of The Year Nominee Jorginho against expected Granit Xhaka and Albert Lokonga Arsenal midfield.
Attack: Werner, Mount and Lukaku. After declaring himself fit, new boy, second timer Romelu Lukaku is expected to be the last change from the team that beat Crystal Palace. Hakim Ziyech can only make the bench after his shoulder injury recovery where he will be joined by Kai HavertZ and also quarantine Pulisoc out of the squad.
Tuchel said of Werner pre-match: “Having the attention of Romelu, who likes to be in the centre of the pitch and to fight physically with defenders, can create space for Timo. He can now play a bit wider than he used to last season.
“And, then, to play around Romelu, who is like the reference as a No 9 and in the attack. This, hopefully, gives Timo the space to do this, to feel more freedom and that it’s easier to find more dangerous space and to start scoring again.”
Chelsea predicted XI vs Arsenal: Mendy; Chalobah, Christensen, Rudiger; James, Jorginho, Kante, Alonso; Werner, Mount, Romelu Lukaku