Antonio Conte will be a happy man after his side managed to dismiss the Premier League champions at the weekend in the Premier League. They put three past Ranieri’s side in one of the most comprehensive outings for the Blues so far this season. However, they face a bigger test this weekend as they welcome back their former manager Jose Mourinho to town when they take on Manchester United. It will be a game between two sides that are still trying to find their best form this season and will surely produce an intense contest.
Here is the predicted lineup that Conte might field for this game:
Team News:
Chelsea may still be without the services of Willian who missed the Leicester City clash due to personal reasons. John Terry is back fit but may not be trusted into action this weekend while Conte will have to wait on further reports before including Cesc Fabregas, Branislav Ivanovic and Mikel John Obi who missed the last game through minor injuries.
Thibaut Courtois:
The Belgian is easily one of the best shot-stoppers in the league and he will keep his place in the side for this clash against Manchester United.
Cesar Azpilicueta:
One of the most consistent defenders for the Blues for a couple of years now, Azpilicueta has been impressive as a part of the back three and will keep his place in the side for this game.
David Luiz:
The Brazil international has been flawless playing as the central defender in a back three system and he will start this game against United in a similar position.
Gary Cahill:
Though not yet at his best, Cahill is an experienced defender and Chelsea will need him to be at his best for this game against United.
Victor Moses:
Adjusting to a wing-back position with ease, Moses should keep his place in the side on the flank for this game at the Stamford Bridge.
N Golo Kante:
The former Leicester City star was impressive in the previous game against his former team and will have a bigger role to play in this clash at the weekend.
Nemanja Matic:
The Serbian has also not been at his best for Conte’s side this season but he will keep his place in the midfield of the side for this game.
Marcos Alonso:
The summer buy for Chelsea has been decent in a wing back role so far this season and will start against Manchester United at the weekend.
Pedro:
Injuries to key players in the squad has seen Conte stick with Pedro on the flank and he should keep his place in the side for this crunch game.
Eden Hazard:
The Belgian will have a huge role to play in the side for Chelsea if they are to get anything from this clash against Manchester United.
Diego Costa:
The Spaniard has been in impeccable for this season and Chelsea will hope that his heroics can get them all three points from this game against Manchester United.