Chelsea predicted XI vs Luton: 4-2-3-1 as key players rested

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FK Krasnodar’s Dutch midfielder Tonny Vilhena (L) and Chelsea’s English midfielder Tino Anjorin vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Group E football match between Chelsea and FK Krasnodar at Stamford Bridge in London on December 8, 2020. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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

Hudson-Odoi does well against lower league opposition and he has been playing well lately. he has had positive impacts from the bench. He did start against Leicester City and he didn’t really do much. Hudson-Odoi has definitely started less games than he has deserved this season and starters need to rest to reduce injury risks.

Olivier Giroud, No. 18, Striker, France

Goalivier Giroud has scored a lot of goals relative to his starts for Chelsea this season. This is the kind of game Giroud can leave his stamp on. He has been good for Chelsea this season when he has played, almost always scoring. His ability to turn a half chance into a goal is impressive, and his aerial expertise would be useful in corners and other set pieces. It really is anybody’s guess who starts at striker in this one, but Tammy Abraham is likely to be rested for the Wolves game midweek.

Faustino Anjorin, No.55, Left winger, England

Anjorin’s last appearance was against Krasnodar in the last Champions League group stage game. He played well in that game, but it’s understandable that he’s not played since then. Like Gilmour, his integration into the first team should be handled carefully, confidence is difficult to build and easy to crumble. With the quality and experience around him, it would not be surprising to see Anjorin make another appearance.

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