4-3-3

This is the formation that Mourinho is likely to use in big games, as he looks to have more bodies in midfield. This will likely see one of Frank Lampard or Jon Obi Mikel get to start with the midfield duo of Matic and Ramires. If Mikel plays, he’ll be the most defensive-minded of the trio and will look to stay back and shield his back four, while Lampard is likely to play a slightly more advanced role.

While Hazard is a fixture down the left, Andre Schurrle may be preferred to start on the right over Willian or Salah. Schurrle has the pace and the skill ideally suited to the role, compared to the 21-year old Salah who is still to experience the Premier League. Willian provides a different sort of option to the two more flair players, and may be used also thanks to his creative abilities.