Chelsea predicted lineup vs Tottenham - Premier League
- Mauricio Pochettino returns to Tottenham looking to reduce current 14-point gap between teams
- Likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku and Ben Chilwell among others all injured
- Blues returned to winning ways with victory over Blackburn in the Carabao Cup
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Mauricio Pochettino's return to Tottenham has dominated the pre-match coverage of Chelsea's trip across London on Monday night.
The Argentinian is looking to recapture the positive atmosphere he cultivated in the north of England's capital with the Blues. His first few months in role have been dogged by injuries but results have been largely positive of late - a recent 2-0 home defeat to Brentford aside.
Pochettino is now tasked with masterminding a win at his old ground, though the task is a steep one with Ange Postecoglou taking Spurs to the top of the table before the start of Gameweek 11.
Here's how the Blues could line up on Monday night.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-2-3-1)
GK: Robert Sanchez - There are increasing calls for Djordje Petrovic to replace Sanchez, who recorded the top speed of any goalkeeper in the Premier League this season (35.11 kilometres per hour) in defeat against Brentford.
RB: Reece James - Pochettino is hopeful James will be fit to play on Monday night after he returned to the starting XI in the midweek win over Blackburn.
CB: Thiago Silva - Remains as crucial as ever as the elder statesman in this famously young side. Has the task of battling Son Heung-min.
CB: Levi Colwill - Stayed on the bench in midweek as Benoit Badiashile made a much-needed return to fitness but should come back in.
LB: Marc Cucurella - Ben Chilwell's absence makes Cucurella a shoo-in at left-back, where he could face the tricky Dejan Kulusevski or the pace of Brennan Johnson.
CM: Moises Caicedo - Will engage in a fascinating midfield battle between ex-Brighton aces against Yves Bissouma.
CM: Enzo Fernandez - Made his first start since the 2-2 draw with Arsenal last month by featuring against Blackburn and dominated his 102 accurate passes and six successful tackles.
RM: Cole Palmer - Was one of Chelsea's standout players during their recent streak of victories, contributing two goals and three assists in his last six games.
AM: Conor Gallagher - The England midfielder is liked at Tottenham, who are monitoring his contract situation should he not pen new terms with the Blues.
LM: Raheem Sterling - Having endured part of Manchester City's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium curse in recent years, Sterling will be eyeing up his first win at the ground having featured in a 2-0 defeat last season.
ST: Nicolas Jackson - Has received plenty of backing from Pochettino after being goaded by Chelsea fans and criticised by all-time leading Premier League goalscorer Alan Shearer.
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