How the Blues are likely to lineup at Stamford Bridge.
After defeat at Newcastle United last weekend Chelsea will be keen to get back to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Hull City at Stamford Bridge.
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Here is how we expect Jose Mourinho’s men to lineup in West London.
GK – Petr Cech
With Thibaut Courtois out with a muscle problem it will be another chance for Cech after his solid performance midweek against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.
RB – Branislav Ivanovic
Rested for the Sporting clash and Cesar Azpilicueta looked solid at right-back, but expect the 30-year-old to return to take his place in defence.
CB – Gary Cahill
Is really proving to be a top-class centre-back and is increasingly looking like the natural replacement for John Terry as captain.
CB – John Terry
Also rested against Sporting the skipper will return despite the decent display from youngster Kurt Zouma on Wednesday.
LB – Cesar Azpilicueta
Filipe Luis was good going forward in the Champions League, but was a little more dubious in defence and Azpilicueta will return to his usual spot at left-back.
CM – Ramires
With Cesc Fabregas suspended we expect Mourinho to opt for the more attack-minded Brazilian ahead of John Obi Mikel.
CM – Nemanja Matic
Matic was impressive against Sporting and was greatly missed in the loss to Newcastle and with no Fabregas the Serbian will be even more important in midfield.
RM – Andre Schurrle
Mourinho had grown frustrated with the 2014 World Cup winner, but he scored and impressed midweek and we expect Schurrle to retain his place ahead of Willian.
CAM – Oscar
Is yet to truly prove his brilliance as a No.10, but the boss is a big fan of the Brazil international and should continue to put his trust in him.
LM – Eden Hazard
Another who sat out the Sporting match and to many the 23-year-old has been the Blues’ most important and effective player this term.
ST – Diego Costa
Has perhaps dropped in form slightly in recent times, but with 11 league goals already don’t be surprised to see the striker score again against the Tigers.