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Chelsea at Leicester predicted XI: Tuchel turns to 3-4-2-1 in PL return

By Leighton September

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea is challenged by Caglar Soyuncu of Leicester City during The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of around 21,000 fans, subject to a negative lateral flow test, will be allowed inside Wembley Stadium to watch this year's FA Cup Final as part of a pilot event to trial the return of large crowds to UK venues. (Photo by Matt Childs - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea is challenged by Caglar Soyuncu of Leicester City during The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of around 21,000 fans, subject to a negative lateral flow test, will be allowed inside Wembley Stadium to watch this year's FA Cup Final as part of a pilot event to trial the return of large crowds to UK venues. (Photo by Matt Childs - Pool/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 15: N’Golo Kante of Chelsea is challenged by Caglar Soyuncu of Leicester City during The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of around 21,000 fans, subject to a negative lateral flow test, will be allowed inside Wembley Stadium to watch this year’s FA Cup Final as part of a pilot event to trial the return of large crowds to UK venues. (Photo by Matt Childs – Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 15: N’Golo Kante of Chelsea is challenged by Caglar Soyuncu of Leicester City during The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of around 21,000 fans, subject to a negative lateral flow test, will be allowed inside Wembley Stadium to watch this year’s FA Cup Final as part of a pilot event to trial the return of large crowds to UK venues. (Photo by Matt Childs – Pool/Getty Images) /

Reece James (No. 24) Right wingback, England

The England international has been by far the standout performer defensively thus far. Three assists and four goals in eight domestic matches, that is absolutely ridiculous. Both wingbacks for Chelsea are just on another planet, contributing to the attack more than years past and doing their defensive work brilliantly. James averages a goal every 114.5 minutes in the league. Ben Chilwell and James could hold the key for the Blues, providing width against the Foxes.

Jorginho (No. 5) Central midfielder, Italy

Jorginho has been a very reliable midfield player for Chelsea. The Italian had a mixed international break for his country, missing a late penalty which could’ve sealed a win for the Azzurri. However, he’ll be looking to put that behind him ahead of the Ballon d’Or voting in a few weeks’ time. The midfield battle is where this game could be won or lost as both sides have very strong midfielders. Jorginho has a pass accuracy of 90 percent and averages almost 70 passes per 90 minutes.

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

The Frenchman has been in and out of the Blues’ starting line-up this season as he’s played in only seven of the 11 Premier League games. Nevertheless, his presence alone gives the whole team a lift. N’Golo Kante’s amazing defensive work must not be overlooked as he has a successful tackle rate of 42 percent. Kante—along with Jorginho—will dominate the midfield.

Ben Chilwell (No. 21) Left wingback, England

The resurgence of one of England’s most talented young defenders has been quite remarkable this season. Having started the last five matches in succession, contributing three goals in that run, Tuchel did a brilliant job in slowly getting Chilwell back into the team. The England international featured in both games over the international break for his country. He is in a rich vein of form and one would expect him to start this weekend against his former side.

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