Chelsea predicted XI: Almost matching Burnley's 4-4-2

Chelsea predicted XI: Almost matching Burnley’s 4-4-2

Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) reacts with Chelsea's Brazilian defender Thiago Silva at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in London on January 27, 2021. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / 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 RICHARD HEATHCOTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Kai Havertz of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on January 27, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

Kai Havertz, No. 29, Attacking midfielder, Germany

Kai Havertz has struggled this season due to a number of reasons. He is still adjusting to the physicality and a tough bout of the coronavirus. Tuchel fielded him in a rather free role behind the striker and ahead of the midfield against Wolves. He had the positional freedom to roam around and look for openings. Some of his runs showed the type of player that Chelsea paid a fortune for. There were definitely some positives as he was constantly in the opposition’s box and made some neat passes. This type of free role might help Chelsea unlock the potential of Kai Havertz. He has linked up well with Tammy Abraham in the past. Expect another strong performance from the German against Burnley as he finally gets into his groove.

Tammy Abraham, No. 9, Striker, England

Tammy Abraham embodies the spirit and culture of Stamford Bridge. He has been written off on numerous occasions and he has fought his way back into the eleven every time. Olivier Giroud started against Wolves, but he proved to be rather ineffective, as he wasn’t involved in the linkup play. This is due to the fact that the ball mostly came into the back from the right, and Giroud just didn’t have a good day at finishing. Against a physical and defensive side like Burnley, Abraham would be a great fit as he would be able to unlock them and find spaces for other forwards to move into.

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