The table-topping European champions are set to return to Premier League action after the final international break of the year against a Leicester City team struggling for form at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes have only picked up eight points from a possible 15 in their last five league games. Leicester now heads into this match in 12th position. Chelsea has had very positive news injury wise with the returning Christian Pulisic, Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku back in full training with the rest of the team. The Blues will look to return to winning ways following a draw with Burnley prior to the temporary stoppage.
Let’s take a look at who might get the nod for the weekend’s important match in Leicester:
Edouard Mendy (No. 16) Goalkeeper, Senegal
The Senegalese international has the highest save percentage of any goalkeeper in the Premier League this season at 88 percent. The Chelsea goalkeeper has been crucial for the team this season, keeping six clean sheets in his 10 appearances in the league. Edouard Mendy has only featured in a single match over this international break for his native country.
Cesar Azpilicueta (No. 28) Right centerback, Spain
The ever reliable captain of the club gets the nod at right centerback. Cesar Azpilicueta has been involved in eight matches in the league this season with a total of 22 clearances. The Spaniard has shown signs of his attacking display by assisting twice so far this year. The three centerbacks will have a huge job this weekend in keeping one of the league’s in form strikers, Jamie Vardy, quiet.
Trevor Chalobah (No. 14) Centerback, England
The young Englishman has been impressive when called upon this season for Chelsea. He has played in six matches so far this campaign, scoring an impressive two goals in that span. Trevoh Chalobah has a successful tackle rate of 53 percent. The depth of the entire squad will be needed for this hectic pile of upcoming fixtures.
Antonio Rudiger (No. 2) Left centerback, Germany
Antonio Rudiger is one of those players who is consistently in the starting line-up. He has been a real key player in the Blues’ defence since Thomas Tuchel arrived at the Bridge. The German has won 81 percent of his aerial duels in Premier League games this season, his aerial strength could come in handy against a very tall Leicester back line on set pieces.