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Chelsea predicted XI at Anfield: 3-4-3 makes a return

By Olaoluwa Nwobodo

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea celebrates with his team after Harry Maguire of Manchester United scores an own goal to lead to Chelsea third goal during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andy Rain/Pool via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea celebrates with his team after Harry Maguire of Manchester United scores an own goal to lead to Chelsea third goal during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andy Rain/Pool via Getty Images) /
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Chelsea’s US midfielder Christian Pulisic (L) vies with Norwich City’s German-born Swiss defender Timm Klose during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge in London on July 14, 2020. (Photo by RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea’s US midfielder Christian Pulisic (L) vies with Norwich City’s German-born Swiss defender Timm Klose during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge in London on July 14, 2020. (Photo by RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Willian (No. 10) Right winger, Brazil

Willian does need a rest, it’s just not possible for him to get it before the end of the season. If Chelsea goes into any game without Willian, they Blues are practically begging to lose. Who’d have thought that would be said in 2020? Willian has been a pillar at Chelsea this season, setting wonderful examples with his work rate and professionalism. He’s helped Chelsea cope with the loss of Eden Hazard, both on and off the pitch.

Olivier Giroud (No. 18) Striker, France

We’re running of positive words to describe Giroud, and we hardly run out of words around these parts. If Giroud had left Chelsea in January, the Blues would have been in a jam, especially if he had not been replaced. At a time when Chelsea has needed crucial goals, Giroud has stepped up despite being sidelined for a worrying length of time at the beginning of the year. Professional. Reliable. Old like fine wine. Olivier Giroud.

Christian Pulisic (No. 22) Left winger, United States

Frank Lampard decided to rest Pulisic against Man United and he got away with it. Pulisic would be well rested to cause Liverpool 40 colors of trouble after spending the entirety of the FA Cup semifinal on the bench. Liverpool has been below-par since the the Reds were confirmed champions, which to be fair to them, is the best time to be below-par. Any hope that Liverpool would not be up for this match is a fallacy, we’re Chelsea, they’re Liverpool—they will always be up for it. Plus, they’d want to have their revenge after the FA Cup elimination.

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