Playing for 90
Fansided

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) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
4 of 4
Next
HULL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 25: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea runs with the ball during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Hull City and Chelsea FC at KCOM Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Hull, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 25: Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea runs with the ball during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Hull City and Chelsea FC at KCOM Stadium on January 25, 2020 in Hull, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

RW: Willian

As much of a flack Willian gets, the winger has been one of the better players for Chelsea. The Brazilian is leading the team in assists, key passes, crosses, and foul earned per game. Perhaps it is the lack of quality in the wings at the moment (hint hint – it is), but Willian is a key player in the attack for the Blues.

ST: Michy Batshuayi

A similar situation to Reece James. While there are reports that Chelsea may ask Tammy Abraham to play through injury, it seems like a long shot. There really isn’t an incredible reason to risk the Englishman in this game, even though Chelsea should attempt to close the gap between Leicester. Olivier Giroud seems to be one foot out the door, that it leaves the Batsman as the only real viable option. However, perhaps the Belgian isn’t as woeful as advertised, as he’s been directly involved in eighteen goals in the last eighteen starts in English domestic cups.

Next. Potential replacements for Kepa. dark

LW: Callum Hudson-Odoi

Despite playing third of the minutes that Willian played, Callum Hudson-Odoi is tied with the Brazilian in assists. The English winger has sparked the last few games, often providing the only source of creativity for the team. The youngster should be a regular in the starting lineup until proven otherwise.

Should Tammy Abraham start? Let us know!

Home/Chelsea FC