Chelsea should expect to beat an Aston Villa side devoid of confidence…
Jose Mourinho and his Chelsea side travel to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa in the Premier League this Saturday at 3pm and will be hoping to take advantage of Villa’s recent poor form to record an away win.
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Here’s how we expect them to lineup…
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
The Belgium no.1 has been in great form for Chelsea this season and should keep his place in the side barring any late injuries.
Right back: Branislav Ivanovic
A shoe-in for the Blues this season, Ivanovic has been solid in defence and going forward, and there is very little reason for Mourinho to drop him.
Centre back: Gary Cahill
Was previously relegated to the bench for the game against Manchester City, but is probably a safer pair of hands than the inexperienced Kurt Zouma, and is likely to come back into the fold.
Centre back: John Terry
Works well with Cahill by his side, and as the Chelsea captain, Tewrry’s basically the first name on the team sheet.
Left back: Cesar Azpilicueta
With Filipe Luis injured, Azpilicueta looks set to continue in his left-back role from their previous game.
Central midfield right: Ramires
With Cesc Fabregas still nursing an injury, the combative Brazilian is likely to start in central midfield alongside the Serbian battler Nemanja Matic.
Central midfield left: Nemanja Matic
Matic has been a regular at Stamford Bridge, and is widely regarded as one of the best holding midfielders in the world.
Central attacking midfielder: Oscar
The Brazilian slots into the first XI pretty easily, and will be given a creative licence with Matic and Ramires behind him.
Right wing: Willian
With Andre Schurrle and Mohamed Salah having left the club this week, along with Costa’s suspension, it looks like Mourinho has no option but to keep the former Shakhtar man in his side – with new signing Juan Cuadrado most likely to be sued from the bench.
Left wing: Eden Hazard
Another automatic selection to the Chelsea side when available for selection, the Belgian magician can’t, and won’t be overlooked.
Striker: Didier Drogba
Overlooked for the Manchester City game last week, Drogba may be recalled for a game against weaker opponents, as Loic Remy has underperformed recently.