The Blues will be hosting Hungarian club Mol Vidi FC in the Europa League this week.
Following their 1 – 1 draw against Liverpool in the EPL on Saturday, they are now two points away from current toppers, Man City.
The Blues started this season with aim of finishing in top four while leaving Man City and Liverpool to battle for the EPL trophy but with the look of things, Chelsea are now a major contender and surprisingly they can lift the trophy.
This week Chelsea will be playing in the Europa League having won their first match against Greek club, PAOK.
Below is the list of players the Blues are likely to start,
Kepa: The goalkeeper have been in top form and he is expected to start.
Davide Zappacosta: just like in the game against PAOK, the Right back will start in place of Cesar Azplicueta.
Gary Cahill: Sarri has hinted in the past that he will start getting enough playing chances.
Antonio Rudiger: the Blues coach will likely rest David Luiz, Rudiger should replace him.
Emerson: it is about time Marcos Alonso get some rest, Emerson should replace him by playing on the left wing.
Kante: the France international will start once again.
Ross Barkley: The England international is expected to make a return in the midfield.
Cesc Fabregas: he is expected to start having gained his form.
Willian: he will start in place of Eden Hazard on the left flank.
Alvaro Morata: the Spanish player will cover for Olivier Giroud.
Victor Moses: he is expected to start at the right wing in place of Pedro.
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