Chelsea predicted XI vs. Crystal Palace: Deploy the trusty 4-2-3-1

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Chelsea’s German midfielder Kai Havertz (R) celebrates with Chelsea’s English striker Tammy Abraham (L) and Chelsea’s English midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi (R) after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Chelsea and Barnsley at Stamford Bridge in London on September 23, 2020. (Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Callum Hudson-Odoi (No. 20) Right winger, England

There has been a lot of talk surrounding Callum Hudson-Odoi recently, especially centered around a potential move to Bayern Munich. Deja vu, right? Rumors have surfaced out of nowhere and with only two days remaining in the transfer window, we’ll soon find out the fate of the talented phenom. The fact remains, Hudson-Odoi has impressed in recent outings and while he originally got overlooked as the only healthy winger, it’s unlikely he doesn’t start against Crystal Palace.

Tammy Abraham (No. 9) Striker, England

When the likes of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz came onto the scene this summer, many believed Tammy Abraham’s time as a Chelsea No. 9 was winding down. However, as he has in the past, the now 23-year-old put his head down and worked. The last few months have been tough on the England international, but he’s come out of the gate firing. Abraham has a long, successful future ahead of him in west London, no matter who comes through the doors at Cobham. His brilliant link-up play with Havertz is looking like the start of something special. He got a rest against Spurs, only coming on as a substitute, so he should be good to go for this match.

Timo Werner (No. 11) Left winger, Germany

Werner finally got off the mark for Chelsea, scoring his first goal in royal blue against the team’s biggest rivals in Spurs. Now, he’ll be looking to open his Premier League account in another London Derby. The German may not start in his natural position, but playing on the wing gives him more room and freedom to run in behind the defenders. Werner’s always a threat to score, especially in the biggest matches.

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