Chelsea predicted XI vs Wolves: 4-3-3 with no room for Kai Havertz

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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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 08: Billy Gilmour of Chelsea FC gestures during the UEFA Champions League Group E stage match between Chelsea FC and FC Krasnodar at Stamford Bridge on December 08, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images) /

N’Golo Kante, Defensive midfielder (No. 7), France

Kante didn’t shine against Everton, then again no one did. Perhaps something that epitomizes Chelsea and Kante in that game was the fact that he was dribbled past three times. This doesn’t happen often, and that was just representative of Chelsea because they did not expect what they got at Goodison Park. Wolves would be every bit as industrious as Everton, if not better. Chelsea’s midfield still needs Kante in it so he starts again.

Billy Gilmour, Central midfielder (No. 23)

Gilmour came on for Mateo Kovacic in the 82nd minute against Everton and looked fairly comfortable. There’d always be concerns about his size, but he seems to know how to navigate the game without needing to get into many physical battles. It would then be interesting to know that Gilmour won all three of his ground duels and one aerial duel. Yes, Gilmour won an aerial duel, which is impressive for someone the size of a football. On a more serious note, Gilmour has done himself justice every time he has played and he deserves to start now. This is without even mentioning his impressive performance against Krasnodar midweek.

Mateo Kovacic, Central midfielder (No. 17), Croatia

Kovacic would be needed against Wolves. He is part of Chelsea’s best midfield. His performance against Everton didn’t really say much. Everton outplayed Chelsea in midfield. Kovacic, Gilmour and Kante would need to take note of this and make sure that they don’t get dominated at Wolves.

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