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Chelsea predicted XI at Palace: Lampard goes with strength once again

By Olaoluwa Nwobodo

and Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount vies with Chelsea's English midfielder Ross Barkley West Ham United's English midfielder Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium, in east London on July 1, 2020. (Photo by Adam Davy / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
and Chelsea's English midfielder Mason Mount vies with Chelsea's English midfielder Ross Barkley West Ham United's English midfielder Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium, in east London on July 1, 2020. (Photo by Adam Davy / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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and Chelsea’s English midfielder Mason Mount vies with Chelsea’s English midfielder Ross Barkley West Ham United’s English midfielder Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium, in east London on July 1, 2020. (Photo by ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
and Chelsea’s English midfielder Mason Mount vies with Chelsea’s English midfielder Ross Barkley West Ham United’s English midfielder Declan Rice during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium, in east London on July 1, 2020. (Photo by ADAM DAVY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Billy Gilmour (No. 47) Defensive midfielder, Scotland

Gilmour struggled against Watford, but expect to see him get the nod in midfield for multiple reasons. First, N’Golo Kante picked up an injury in the previous match. Also, Jorginho is nowhere to be seen. Gilmour has put up enough good performances to deserve a start though. He was impressive against Liverpool and Everton before the break. The Scot is extremely gifted, technically and a joy to watch. If Jorginho was going to make an appearance, he’d have done so by now. Expect Gilmour to start while Jorginho watches from the stands again.

Ross Barkley (No. 8) Central midfielder, England

Barkley has had a rough season, but he has responded well as of late. He was crucified for a missed penalty against Valencia in the opening game of the UEFA Champions league group stages and he was never really given any slack. He kept putting up A-level performances for England and now Chelsea is enjoying similar performances from him. The midfielder’s been crucial to Chelsea’s success since the restart, changing multiple games while both starting and coming off the bench.

Barkley has been decisive, moving the ball quickly and slowing it down when necessary. It is better to get Barkley on the pitch while he is still in red-hot form and allowing him to thrive, especially when partnered with Mount.

Mason Mount (No. 19) Central midfielder, England

Mount should make another start against Crystal Palace. He made many forward passes against Watford—his energy when pressing matched that of Watford. He was solid, as Cesc Fabregas wasted no time pointing out on Twitter, and he has been throughout the season. It is easy to see why Chelsea relies so much on Mount. His pressing and work rate is second to none. He earned Man of the Match honors last game, according to some. He’s also appeared in every Chelsea match this season, this will be no different.

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