Stamford Bridge is getting ready for the homecoming of one of the best managers to ever take charge of the club over the years. Jose Mourinho will travel to London this weekend along with his Manchester United squad for a crunch tie in the Premier League this weekend. Antonio Conte will know that his team will have to be at their best to take anything from this game and Mourinho will hope that his side can put in a stronger performance than they did against Liverpool a week ago. Here is Chelsea’s predicted lineup for this game:
Team News:
The manager revealed that skipper John Terry is back in action this weekend and might start this game. The likes of Oscar and Willian, who missed the previous game through personal reasons are back in action while the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Kurt Zouma, and Branislav Ivanovic are all doubtful for this game as they are nursing their injuries.
Formation: 3-4-3
Thibaut Courtois:
The Belgian has not had the greatest starts to the season but he is one of the best keepers in the league and will keep his place in the side for this game.
John Terry:
The club skipper is back fit for this game and should take his place in the side as one of the back-3 that Conte has used recently.
David Luiz:
Showing some form as a part of the back-3 for Conte, Luiz, has been decent as a sweeper in Conte’s system and should keep his place in the side for this game.
Gary Cahill:
Even though not at his best, Cahill, will hope to put in a strong performance against Manchester United to try and prove himself before the return of Kurt Zouma to the first team.
Cesar Azpilicueta:
Did a great job as a part of the back-3 for Conte but will now be used as a wing-back on the right side for this game against United.
Nemanja Matic:
The Serbian is slowly gaining some form early this season and he will have to play a huge role in this game to keep United’s midfield honest on the night.
N Golo Kante:
The powerhouse in the midfield for Conte, Kante, will keep his place in the side for this game and will be expected to put in a shift for his side on the night.
Marcos Alonso:
Fitting seemingly into a wing-back role under Conte, Alonso should keep his place on the side on the left-flank as a wing-back for Conte this weekend.
Willian:
Having missed out on the game against Leicester City, Willian, will be fresh and raring to go and will play an important role in his side’s chances for this game against United.
Eden Hazard:
The Belgian has been in decent form this season and Conte will hope that he will be at his best for this game at the Stamford Bridge.
Diego Costa:
The top goal scorer in the league so far this season, Costa, will be the biggest threat for United on the night and will have to be stopped if Mourinho’s side want to take anything from this game.
