He will train ahead of the trip but is likely to be on the bench with new colleagues Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly expected to start. It is not known if there are any injuries to the squad, but a favored starting line-up has begun to emerge during pre-season. The offense will be built around Sterling who mostly lined up next to Kai Havertz and Mason Mount in the preseason. Although the Blues used a back four in pre-season, they will likely continue with their preferred 3-5-2 formation.
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It will be a host of the usual names from the senior team along with the two new signings with Cucurella likely on the bench. The returning loanees Armando Broja and Conor Gallagher will certainly remain on the bench. Predicted Chelsea XI (3-4-3): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva; James, Kante, Jorginho, Chilwell? Term, Havertz, Sterling