are set to tackle at Stamford Bridge on Saturday (kick-off 3pm) as they go in the hunt for solely their second win of the yr. The Blues have been in dismal type below , with the previous Brighton supervisor successful simply 5 of his 18 top-flight matches since taking the helm. And Categorical Sport takes a have a look at how Potter may line his group up as he sweats on the health of England right-back Reece James.
Goalkeeper - Arrizabalaga
Kepa Arrizabalaga has loved his finest spell as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper in latest months after successful his place again from Edouard Mendy. The Spaniard has saved seven clear sheets within the Premier League this season and might be in search of one other one towards Leeds.
Defence - Koulibaly, Badiashile, Cucurella
Potter could possibly be compelled to re-evaluate his ways if James isn’t handed match to start out towards the Whites. The suitable -ided defender has began three of his aspect’s final 4 Premier League matches. However on Friday Potter admitted: “Reece has a tightness in his hamstring. We're assessing him however he’s uncertain for tomorrow as nicely.”
With Cesar Azpilicueta unlikely to make the squad after sustaining a concussion towards Southampton a fortnight in the past, Potter could possibly be compelled to line u with a again three, with Kalidou Koulibaly, Benoit Badiashile and Marc Cucurella being landed with the duty of shutting out the Leeds assault.
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Midfield - Fernandez, Gallagher, Kovacic
Potter has additionally been hit by an damage to England star Mason Mount as he revealed: “Mason has had an issue together with his decrease stomach space, pubic bone so he'll miss the sport tomorrow. Don’t assume will probably be too lengthy however too quickly for tomorrow.”
Meaning Mateo Kovacic may come again into the beginning line-up following an sickness, whereas Conor Gallagher may additionally get a uncommon probability to shine from the outset. In the meantime Enzo Fernandez, who grew to become the costliest participant in Premier League historical past when he joined the Blues in January, must also be known as upon as soon as once more.
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Forwards - Ziyech, Felix, Mudryk; Havertz
Potter has a plethora of attacking expertise at his disposal and is below stress to get them firing once more following a sequence of lacklustre shows in entrance of purpose.
Hakim Ziyech and Mykhaylo Mudryk could possibly be requested to supply the width in assault, whereas Joao Felix may play centrally simply behind striker Kai Havertz.