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Chelsea predicted XI: Realigning and rotating for Watford

By Olaoluwa Nwobodo

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea is tackled by Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur and Serge Aureier of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea is tackled by Davinson Sanchez of Tottenham Hotspur and Serge Aureier of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – OCTOBER 23: Mason Mount of Chelsea battles for possession with Hakim Ziyech of AFC Ajax during the UEFA Champions League group H match between AFC Ajax and Chelsea FC at Amsterdam Arena on October 23, 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) /

N’Golo Kante, 7, France, Defensive midfield

Kante did his job. Very well. Again. Kante completed 93 percent of his passes, and only lost the ball six times. He made three tackles and one interception. Chelsea had 72 percent of the ball, so Kante did not find himself in many positions to make tackles and interceptions. Kante has been comfortable playing as the deepest midfielder so far, he has brought some stability to Chelsea’s midfield. Kante has continued to show why he’s the perfect midfielder, and why he will keep starting. And to think that some people thought Kante would have to make way for Jorginho.

Ross Barkley, 8, England, Center midfield

Mateo Kovacic is out injured for Watford, which leaves Ross Barkley with a chance for redemption. He had been doing better as of late (largely as a substitute) but his game against West Ham was just bad. He is expendable compared to the rest of the midfielders, so he needs a good game to show he can still offer something to Chelsea.

Mason Mount, 19, England, Center midfield

Mount’s energy was missed against West Ham. The game changed considerably when he was brought on. His work rate gives Chelsea an advantage and would be especially needed considering that Watford players are not renowned for laziness. Chelsea cannot afford to switch off against a team like Watford, Liverpool can tell all about that switching off thing. Chelsea has to be on their toes throughout the game. Mount would help coordinate Chelsea’s pressing. His mobility and defensive awareness are assets that would not hurt Chelsea against Watford.

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