Chelsea manager Graham Potter is facing a selection headache ahead of the Premier League clash against Aston Villa next weekend
Graham Potter has a few decisions to make ahead of Chelsea's return to Premier League action against Aston Villa next weekend. The international break has thrown up a few problems for the Blues as they aim to continue their unbeaten run in all competitions heading into April.
Potter may have to bring in Trevoh Chalobah in place of James in the starting XI with the England international now a major doubt for the game against Villa. Unai Emery has been hit with his own injury problems after Matty Cash suffered a calf injury whilst away on international duty with Poland.
Kante's return to the team would be a huge boost and potentially help unlock more potential in Enzo Fernandez. The Argentine midfielder has impressed following his British transfer record deal to sign for the Blues in January and is likely to keep his place in midfield.
Noni Madueke impressed for England Under-21s after scoring a goal and grabbing two assists in the 4-0 win against France. Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling will be in contention to start alongside Kai Havertz and Joao Felix in attack, but Madueke's performance may be rewarded with a rare start.
James' absence could see Ruben Loftus-Cheek or Chalobah start in his place, with a potential shift back to a four-man defence one option for the Blues boss. Potter will need to make some big decisions if Chelsea are to continue their unbeaten run, so football.london has taken a look at the best starting XI he could field against Aston Villa.
Chelsea starting XI vs Aston Villa (3-4-2-1): Kepa; Fofana, Badiashile, Koulibaly; Chalobah, Kante, Enzo, Chilwell; Felix, Madueke; Havertz.
zihdinprs
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Chelsea
loscdklprs
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formation for next match
toediksuz
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My team if James, Thiago, Sterling injury
Fetckloruy
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instead of potter better di mateo
jeedoprstz
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infact it's a draw
jeedoprstz
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it's always a known fact,Chelsea will draw with Which ever team the will playing with or lose
koyaikms
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best team
sablortz
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I think MM will have the chance to utilize his space with this
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Then it will make the attack choker and don’t forget his defensive contribution ability…..
sablortz
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I think MM will have the chance to utilize his space with this
sablortz
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I would rather go with this, MM will have enough space he needs to carry ball and make runs
Hikcdeiot
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Plz Mendy go with Tuchel to Buyern
Hikcdeiot
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Bayern they know what they want
Hikcdeiot
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plz try mudryik plz plz he is a good prayer
elkay23
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A good coach will not get headaches over who to play in the first 11, it actually shows that this man doesn't have the knowledge needed to lead a Team like Chelsea, Thiago Silva will do better as a temporary coach than him, he's not even sure which formation to use.
Oldroger
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sacking is not the option here says the owner! he told the players to play ball cause his not sacking him he has to work for his money
Muebcimouz
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Spartacus_Aye419
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Chelsea should Sack Graham Potter and replace with “Di Matteo”, let’s see if the Voodoo will work for him or Tuchel at the other end of Munich