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Chelsea predicted XI against Brighton: A momentary normalcy

By Vansh Ambashta

Socially distanced fans watch from the stands as Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech goes to take a corner during the pre-season friendly football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on August 29, 2020. - The game is a 'pilot' event where a small number of fans will be present on a socially-distanced basis. The aim is to get fans back into stadiums in the Premier League by October. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Socially distanced fans watch from the stands as Chelsea's Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech goes to take a corner during the pre-season friendly football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on August 29, 2020. - The game is a 'pilot' event where a small number of fans will be present on a socially-distanced basis. The aim is to get fans back into stadiums in the Premier League by October. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /
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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 17: Callum Hudson-Odoi of England in action with Redon Mihana of Albania during the UEFA Euro Under 21 Qualifier match between England U21 and Albania U21 at Molineux on November 17, 2020 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. 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 Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 17: Callum Hudson-Odoi of England in action with Redon Mihana of Albania during the UEFA Euro Under 21 Qualifier match between England U21 and Albania U21 at Molineux on November 17, 2020 in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. 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 Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

Callum Hudson-Odoi (No. 28) Right Wingback, England

Callum Hudson-Odoi has been in the shadows after coming back from the international break. He came back with a slight knock and hasn’t been able to lock his spot in the starting lineup again. Reece James has also been in brilliant form and has put in consistent shifts down the right-wing. He has combined really well with Azpilicueta and Mount and would have several assists if Chelsea had a proper no.9 at the top (Chelsea’s top scorer, perhaps?).

N’Golo Kante (No. 7) Central Midfielder, France

N’Golo Kante was terrific against Porto and Manchester City as well. He has struggled with injuries this season but has been brilliant when fit. With Kovacic out for the game against Brighton, Kante will probably have to start this game. His partnership with Jorginho has matured over the past few months, and he has been able to cover the length of the pitch with Jorginho dictating the pace of the game. In an ideal world, Billy Gilmour would be starting with Kante or Jorginho to give rest to the other.

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Jorginho (No. 5) Central Midfielder, Italy

In an ideal world, I would be mentioning Billy Gilmour here. Unfortunately, Tuchel has his ways, and the long term future of the academy and club is uncertain, but we are doing well this season, so all of that doesn’t matter, does it? So, Jorginho will probably start against Brighton and dictate the game as always.

Marcos Alonso (No. 3) Left Wingback, Spain

Marcos Alonso has been on the bench for the past few games. Ben Chilwell has been in brilliant form, and Tuchel has trusted him in the most crucial games. However, Chilwell has started a large number of games in a row, and it makes sense to rest him at this point. Alonso was bright in the first few games under Tuchel as he showed why he was the preferred wingback in the Conte era. The battle at left wingback is quite exciting, and the healthy competition will only benefit Chelsea

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