Chelsea are set to face newly promoted Middlesbrough away from home this weekend as they look to continue their good run of form going in the Premier League.
The Blues have looked a completely dominant side since changing the formation to back three as they won their last five Premier League games comprehensively and will go into the game with an extra motivation as they can reach the top place in the league with a win as Liverpool have dropped two points on Saturday.
The major good news for the Blues would be Antonio Conte will have a full squad at his disposal for the game against Boro as both Cesc Fabregas and Kurt Zouma has recovered from their respective injuries.
However, Conte will not be looking to force young Zouma as he is keen to ease the youngster as he has plenty of options to choose from.
The Blues are expected to retain their 3-4-3 formation for the game against Boro as they looked excellent both in offence and defence which has helped them reach top again after an initial slump.
Courtois is expected to start between the sticks while David Luiz who has looked very impressive in the recent weeks is set to stay as the heart of the central defense. Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpililcueta is set to complete the centre back trio.
Victor Moses is expected to start as the right wing-back while new signing Marcos Alonso is set to start on the other side of the pitch. The midfield duo has to be N’Golo Kante and Matic who has formed a formidable partnership as they have the better understanding between them which leaves Cesc Fabregas on the bench yet again.
Eden Hazard will start on the left side of the attack in the front three while Spanish winger Pedro will start from the right leaving Diego Costa to be the central striker in the attack.
Chelsea (3-4-3): Courtois, Cahill, Luiz, Azpilicueta, Moses, Alonso, Matic, Kante, Hazard, Pedro, Costa