After losing the race to sign Nathan Ake, Mathjis De Ligt and Jules Kounde, Chelsea have now turned their attention to Leicester City’s 20-year old center back Wesley Fofana as the alternative as Thomas Tuchel looks ahead to build his defence following departures of some important players this summer transfer window......READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Meanwhile, the Blues have managed to sign winger Raheem Sterling from Manchester City and center back Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli so far as the transfer window enters the 7th week since it’s opening.
With these changes, the line up for Chelsea could look slightly different compared to last season. In this article today, we are going to look at the potential 3-5-2 line up that Chelsea could use in the coming season.
GOALKEEPER
Eduard Mendy
The predicted goalkeeper in this potential line up is Eduard Mendy who made his name into the first team after completing the transfer from Rennes some years ago. He has been benching Kepa Arrizabalagha severally and he’s expected to retain his position in the first team as the first choice goalkeeper.
DEFENDERS
Fofana, Thiago and Koulibaly
If Chelsea triggers and manages to complete the signing of Wesley Fofana, then the French star could probably start as a left center back for the Blues.
Meanwhile, another new Kalidou Koulibaly could also possibly feature in the starting line up as a right center back as Thiago Silva operates as a single central defender to set up the backline defence.
MIDFIELDERS
Kante, Kovacic, Reece and Alonso
In the midfield, wing backs Reece James and Marcos Alonso are predicted to start on the flanks, with James running on the right wing and Alonso running on the left wing. Meanwhile, midfield maestro duo Ng’olo Kante and Matteo Kovacic could possibly pair up in the defensive midfield to give support to the defence.
FORWARDS
Gallagher, Sterling and Havertz
Conor Gallagher had a great time on loan at Crystal Palace and he could possibly feature in Chelsea’s starting line up, playing as an attacking midfielder. Meanwhile, the striking force could be in hands of Raheem Sterling playing as a left striker and Kai Havertz operating as a right striker to complete the forward.
SUBSTITUTES
Jorginho
Christian Pulisic
Timo Werner
Trevor Chalobah
Ben Chilwell
Hakim Ziyech
Malang Sarr
Ruben Loftus Cheek
Kepa Arrizabalagha
Mason Mount.
PREDICTED LINE UP;
