CHELSEA boss Thomas Tuchel could ring the changes for the trip to take on West Ham this weekend.
The German boss was not happy with the level of performance his side put in in a 0-0 draw at home to Brighton on Tuesday.
It was a limp performance by the Blues, who failed to win even a corner for the first time in a game since 2009.
Blunder-keeper Kepa has earnt a recall recently, but it’s touch-and-go whether he retains the gloves from Edouard Mendy.
The experienced Cesar Azpilicueta could return in the back three to rally the troops for the Premier League run-in.
Kurt Zouma and Antonio Rudiger could join the Spaniard in a back three with Thiago Silva struggling with a back injury.
Reece James has hit some nice form and should bag right wing-back, with Ben Chilwell on the left.
Mateo Kovacic is struggling with a knock, and could be replaced in the middle of the park by N’Golo Kante, alongside Jorginho.
Mason Mount and a returned-to-form Christian Pulisic could provide the creativity for Timo Werner to finally get firing up top.
Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz will be sweating on their places after poor performances against Brighton.
Another option up top could be Olivier Giroud, with Werner pushed out wide or starting off the bench again.
Chelsea and West Ham are level on points going into the clash – with both firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish.
But the Hammers have some big injury problems, with influential captain Declan Rice and striker Michail Antonio out injured.
Centre-half Craig Dawson is suspended and there are worries on Jesse Lingard’s fitness after he limped off in the defeat to Newcastle.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
