Predicted Chelsea XI to face West Ham in the Premier League
Chelsea romped home with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Wednesday night, thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud, Eden Hazard and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The Blues played a lot better in the mid-week game than they did in the victory over Cardiff last week and they will once again be the favourites to bag all three points when they play host to West Ham on Monday.
Maurizio Sarri’s side will be looking to establish their stranglehold in the top-four race while West Ham will be looking to get back to winning ways after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Everton last week.
Team News
Maurizio Sarri doesn’t have too many issues with injuries heading into the upcoming fixture. Pedro missed the Brighton game due to a knock and the Spaniard will be assessed ahead of the game on Monday, while Marcos Alonso continues to be on the sidelines to nurse his thigh injury.
Formation: 4-3-3
Manager: Maurizio Sarri
Predicted XI
1. Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK)
The Spaniard didn’t have too much to do against Brighton but he has always been a reliable presence between the sticks.
2. Cesar Azpilicueta (RB)
The Spaniard is an invaluable asset to the backline with his bagful of experience and high levels of composure.
3. David Luiz (CB)
The Brazilian wasn’t tested much against Brighton but he has been a regular at the back for the Blues and should start once again on Monday.
4. Antonio Rudiger (CB)
The German was rested in the last game but accommodate Christensen in the eleven but Sarri might hand him a start against a more potent West Ham attack.
5. Emerson (LB)
The Italian impressed with his work-rate down the flanks against Brighton and created a few chances with his good passing.
6. Jorginho (CDM)
He is an indispensable component of Chelsea’s ‘Sarri Ball’ style of play and has always been an undisputed starter in the Premier League.
7. N’Golo Kante (RCM)
He drove forward with pace and aggressiveness in the last game to create chances and Chelsea will need him to do the same on Monday.
8. Ruben Loftus-Cheek (LCM)
The youngster started ahead of Barkley and Kovacic in the previous outing and has scored two goals in as many games for the Blues.
9. Callum Hudson-Odoi (RW)
The teenager proved that he is ready for the Premier League with a wonderful piece of skill to set up Olivier Giroud’s opener and Sarri should continue to rely on him.
10. Eden Hazard (LW)
The Belgian maestro is Chelsea’s indispensable weapon in the final third and he should be high on confidence after scoring a wonderful goal against Brighton.
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11. Olivier Giroud (ST)
He showed good instincts to get his name on the scoresheet in the last game and Sarri should hand him another start ahead of the unimpressive Higuain.
