How Chelsea will line up to face Schalke in the Champions League.
Jose Mourinho’s men can secure qualification to the next round of the Champions League with a victory over Roberto Di Matteo’s Schalke on Tuesday night. However, it will be no easy task, so Mourinho will have to call on a fairly strong side to see them complete the task. Here’s how we think they’ll line up.
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GK: Petr Cech
Similar to Iker Casillas at Real Madrid, Cech is now only really called upon for cup competitions.
LB: Felipe Luis
The Brazilian will come in for Azpilicueta, giving the Spaniard the chance to rest up.
CB: John Terry
The skipper will lead the defence against the Germans.
CB: Gary Cahill
Despite featuring in both England games as well as playing against West Brom at the weekend, Cahill will likely line up alongside Terry once more.
RB: Branislav Ivanovic
May not be able to maraud as mush as he’d like against the Bundesliga side, but will instead shore up the defence to ensure qualification.
DM: Nemanja Matic
Matic has been somewhat of an unsung hero for the Blues this term and will likely be the lynchpin in bringing the ball out from the defence.
CM: Cesc Fabregas
Already fast becoming the signing of the season, Fabregas could clinch a safe passage all on his own.
LAM: Eden Hazard
Mourinho will look to the Belgian to drive at the Schalke back line, getting them to commit before it’s too late.
RAM: Willian
The Brazilian has really come into his own this term and is so far keeping Andre Schurrle out of the side.
AM: Oscar
It’s as you were again behind the strikers as Oscar looks set to continue.
ST: Diego Costa
After the break from the Spain squad, Costa made his return against WBA this weekend and will now look to get back to his best against the Germans.