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Chelsea predicted XI vs Everton: 3-4-2-1 is the way forward

By Olaoluwa Nwobodo

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea embraces Mason Mount of Chelsea following the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 04, 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 Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Thomas Tuchel, Manager of Chelsea embraces Mason Mount of Chelsea following the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 04, 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 Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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Chelsea’s German striker Timo Werner reacts after having his penalty saved during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Chelsea and Luton Town at Stamford Bridge in London on January 24, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / 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 DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea’s German striker Timo Werner reacts after having his penalty saved during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Chelsea and Luton Town at Stamford Bridge in London on January 24, 2021. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / 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 DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Mason Mount (No. 19) Right attacking midfielder, England

Mount has been Chelsea’s best player under Tuchel. This, though, isn’t as much an accolade as it should be, because the lack of goals under Tuchel is an indication of an underperformance of the other attackers. Mount has been very consistent at a time when Chelsea has needed someone to be and that’s credit to him. His goal decided the game against Liverpool and secured a much needed win that was important in the race for top 4. That goal against Liverpool also symbolizes more than just a win at Anfield, as the Blues haven’t won against Liverpool in five attempts, and have in fact lost the last four matches against them. There are still aspects of his game that he needs to work on, but he has a lot of time to work on them. He’s 22 after all.

Hakim Ziyech (No. 22) Left attacking midfielder, Morocco

Ziyech hasn’t even divided the fanbase at all, there seems to be consensus that he’s rubbish. Many claim he had a bad game against Manchester United, yet he created the most chances and took the most shots and shots on target. Ziyech has started just ten out of 26 available league games for the Blues this season. He came into the season injured and has since missed majority of games due to niggling injuries and fitness management. He will definitely create as many chances as we expect, but he needs game time. He has created the most big chances per 90, 0.45. He has also made the most Shot creating actions per 90 (5.37) and goal creating actions per 90 (0.69) for players at the club. Every Chelsea player suffers from what Ziyech is suffering now, their mistakes are magnified while their strengths are pushed to the background. He’s not in great form, but he’s getting there.

Timo Werner (No. 11) Center forward, Germany

Werner played his role perfectly against Liverpool. Containing Fabinho and Ozan Kabak and giving them trouble as he kept running off them and they found it difficult to keep up. This game would not be as easy for the German because Ancelotti’s Everton is not likely to give him as much space as Klopp’s Liverpool did. However as long as he reads the game well and does what he’s good at, he should have just as big an impact for the Blues against Everton.

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