Chelsea predicted lineup vs Southampton - Premier League

Chelsea will continue their quest to get back to winning ways with a visit from managerless Southampton on Saturday.

The Blues looked good in their midweek defeat to Borussia Dortmund but were dragged down by their inability to find the back of the net - something that has been said about Chelsea once or twice in the past few years.

Here's how Graham Potter could set up for this must-win game.


Chelsea predicted lineup vs Southampton (4-2-3-1)

GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga - Edouard Mendy remains out so there's still no real competition for Kepa.

RB: Reece James - Wing-backs were so crucial to Potter's early success, and with James now fully fit, it's time to get working on his match rhythm.

CB: Kalidou Koulibaly - Koulibaly didn't get much wrong against Dortmund on his return to the team and deserves to keep his place.

CB: Benoit Badiashile - This should be a great chance to rest Thiago Silva's ageing legs. Badiashile has excelled since his winter move and should return to the team here after being forced to sit out the Champions League game.

LB: Ben Chilwell - Marc Cucurella is losing the patience of Chelsea fans and Potter may want to keep his former Brighton player out of the spotlight.

DM: Enzo Fernandez - Fernandez has shone since his late winter move and he'll start pretty much every game possible.

DM: Ruben Loftus-Cheek - This midfield pairing has impressed recently, with Loftus-Cheek's defending standing out against Dortmund.

RM: Mason Mount - Amid uncertainty over his future, Mount has struggled to hold down a place in the team under Potter. This may be a good chance for a return to action.

AM: Joao Felix - There's no denying he was expensive, but Felix has been sensational for Chelsea. A permanent move is a must already.

LM: Mykhailo Mudryk - It's definitely been a slow start to life in England for Mudryk, who might want look at himself before he starts liking tweets criticising his teammates.

ST: Kai Havertz - Havertz put in a great all-round performance against Dortmund, offering everything apart from the one thing Chelsea really need from him - goals.


Source : 90min