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Chelsea predicted XI for Southampton: 4-2-3-1 has room for Mason Mount

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Mason Mount of Chelsea battles for possession with Diogo Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on July 26, 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 Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Mason Mount of Chelsea battles for possession with Diogo Jota of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on July 26, 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 Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via Getty Images)
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Chelsea’s German midfielder Kai Havertz (2R) is tackled by Brighton’s English midfielder Solly March during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on September 14, 2020. (Photo by PETER CZIBORRA / 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 PETER CZIBORRA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea’s German midfielder Kai Havertz (2R) is tackled by Brighton’s English midfielder Solly March during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on September 14, 2020. (Photo by PETER CZIBORRA / 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 PETER CZIBORRA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

N’Golo Kante, Central midfield, 7, France

While everyone remembers Chelsea’s horrific defense last season, few realize that Chelsea missed the services of N’Golo Kante. The Frenchman has started this season beautifully and it is truly a delight to watch a fully fit N’Golo Kante. He has been running up and down the pitch and has been recovering the ball as usual. If there’s one man that must be on the team sheet, its N’Golo Kante.

Mateo Kovacic, Central midfield, 17, Croatia

Mateo Kovacic was Chelsea’s Player of the Season 2019/20. He was an absolute engine throughout the season as he showed consistency in a rather inconsistent Chelsea side. With Danny Ings and Che Adams at the top for Southampton, Chelsea will need Kovacic with his physicality and energy. Jorginho is more suited for opponents that choose to sit back. Against Southampton, an agile player like Kovacic will really help the Blues move the ball around efficiently.

Kai Havertz, Attacking midfield, 29, Germany

Kai Havertz has shown some promising signs in the opening stages of the season. He has a certain calmness about his games and his style of football seems seamless. Against Crystal Palace, Havertz was his magical self as he pulled defenders and opened spaces for other forwards. He seems to have a telepathic connection with Timo Werner. Both Germans understand each other’s game really well and their performances against Switzerland was just a trailer of what Stamford Bridge will witness for years to come.

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