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Leicester City vs Chelsea predicted XI: No reasons to risk injuries

By Kee Min

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the FA Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Frank Lampard, Manager of Chelsea looks on prior to the FA Cup Third Round match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on January 05, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) /
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HULL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 25: Fikayo Tomori of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Hull City and Chelsea at KCOM Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Hull, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 25: Fikayo Tomori of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Hull City and Chelsea at KCOM Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Hull, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) /

RB: Cesar Azpilicueta

The captain and the ever-present part of the team. Dave will be starting regardless of the fitness of the impressive Reece James, mostly due to the dearth of depth in the fullback positions. He still provides quality as the Spaniard is one of the better and most consistent performers for the London club. He is tied with Tammy Abraham for the most starts this season as outfield players.

CB: Andreas Christensen

Christensen has been sensational for the Blues since his return, emerging as the clear-cut first-choice defender. While he may not be getting the limelight that his fellow academy graduates have enjoyed, the Danish youngster is a crucial part of Chelsea’s plan with his exceptional passing ability as well as his defensive acumen. So much so that he is drawing interest from RB Leipzig.

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CB: Fikayo Tomori

We are breaking up the usual suspects in the backline. Fikayo Tomori has proved once against that he should be starting in the Premier League matches again, putting on a stellar performance alongside the game-winner against Hull City. The Englishman has not started a league game since December 26th, but the academy product has earned a place in the starting XI.

LB: Emerson

A more debatable selection, as if Reece James’ injury isn’t as serious as it was initially reported, he would be starting. However, Chelsea has been suspiciously quiet regarding the situation. I’m not a believer that Lampard would risk the youngster of even more injury.

Don’t be fooled. This is the best of the worst of the bunch, with the alternative being also struggling Marcos Alonso.

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