Hazard To Lead The Line, Willian Starts – Strongest 3-4-2-1 Chelsea Line-up To Face Southampton

Predicted Chelsea Line-up To Face Southampton In The Premier League

Chelsea got back to winning ways after their rather insipid 1-0 loss at the hands of West Ham. The Blues were brilliant in midweek as they dispatched a tough Huddersfield side 3-1 away from home. Goals from Tiemoue Bakayoko, Willian and Pedro scored the goals that helped us into a 3-0 lead before Depoitre got a consolation goal right at the end.

The win kept us at 3rd place and as Liverpool drew against West Brom, we opened up a gap on the Reds. Antonio Conte would have to be careful as we look to take on Southampton at Stamford Bridge.

Another win should put a lot of pressure on Manchester United as we look to claw back into second place but we might make a few changes to our starting XI.

Here’s how the Blues might line up against the Saints.

Probable Chelsea XI To Face Southampton

Manager: Antonio Conte

Formation: 3-4-2-1

GK – Thibaut Courtois

Unless Courtois picks up an injury, I don’t think Willy Caballero will replace the Belgian in the starting XI.

CB – Cesar Azpilicueta

Dave is possibly the most consistent defender we have and he should start the game against Southampton.

CB – Gary Cahill

Cahill missed out on the last game but he was on the bench and he should replace Andreas Christensen in the back three.

CB – Antonio Rudiger

The German seems to be finding his place in the team and he cannot be dropped now, given David Luiz’s injury.

RWB – Victor Moses

Moses should hold on to his place from last game and he should be one of our biggest threats against the Saints.

LWB – Marcos Alonso

Alonso has been an incredible signing for us and he is one of our most consistent players too. He should continue in his place.

CM – N’Golo Kante

Kante played in our last game and the former Leicester City man has to play once again as we need to keep the Southampton midfield at bay.

CM – Cesc Fabregas

Bakayoko might have scored a goal in the previous game but we might need the passing ability and guile of Fabregas in this game as we need to pick up three points at home.

RAM – Willian

Willian has been rejuvenated in recent weeks and ever since his goal at Anfield, he has become more lethal in front of goal. Hopefully, he will set up a goal or two here.

LAM – Pedro

The Spaniard has been doing pretty well of late and he should be looking to get on the score sheet as we look to pick up three points.

ST – Eden Hazard

Without Alvaro Morata starting, at least in this game, it should be Hazard who could lead the line against the Saints.