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Chelsea at Udinese predicted XI: Tuchel’s strongest 3-4-3

By Gabe Henderson

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 16: Trevoh Chalobah #14 of Chelsea dribbles the ball up the pitch against Club América during their preseason friendly match at Allegiant Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chelsea defeated Club América 2-1. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 16: Trevoh Chalobah #14 of Chelsea dribbles the ball up the pitch against Club América during their preseason friendly match at Allegiant Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chelsea defeated Club América 2-1. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JULY 23: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal is challenged by Kai Havertz of Chelsea during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JULY 23: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal is challenged by Kai Havertz of Chelsea during the Florida Cup match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Camping World Stadium on July 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Mason Mount (No. 19) Right winger, England

There has been a lot of speculation regarding Mason Mount’s position for the 2022/23 season. As long as the Blues stick to their 3-4-3, even if there are more new attacking signings, I believe this answer remains the same. Mount has been one of the best—if not the best—player Chelsea has had since Tuchel took over for Frank Lampard in January of 2021, doing it all as a right winger. He’s the club’s two-time reigning Player of the Season, and deservedly so. Mount took his game to another level last year with a fantastic 13 goals and 16 assists in all competitions. He’ll look to step it up a notch this year as he’s never satisfied with his performances. Mount’s going to need time to mesh in the new look attacking trio and that begins on Friday.

Kai Havertz (No. 29) Center forward, Germany

Kai Havertz has some big boots to fill this season. Chelsea sent its top scorer, Romelu Lukaku, back to Inter Milan, which means it’s now the No. 29 show up front. Havertz got a lot of playing time last year as he led the Blues’ line for much of the second half of the season. Nevertheless, he’s now the guy tasked with playing center forward for Chelsea.

Havertz’s game came a long way from his first year in London to his second. Nevertheless, it’s hard to ignore the fact that he still hasn’t replicated his numbers or performances from his time in Germany. Supporters are looking to the wunderkind to continue his development as a player during his third season with the Blues. He’s scored some of the biggest goals in the club’s recent history, the doubt creeps in when discussing whether or not he can score on a consistent enough basis to justify the minutes he’s getting as a center forward.

Raheem Sterling (No. 7) Left winger, England

Raheem Sterling is, for obvious reasons, one of the players that fans are most excited about seeing this season. For all intents and purposes, he’s the first real, premier signing of the Tuchel era at Chelsea. Sterling brings with him a plethora of experience in the Premier League over the years. He—like Koulibaly—has performed extremely well the few times he’s put on the Blues’ kit. He needs to take things up a notch and begin finding the back of the net if Chelsea wants any chance at stringing together a competent attack next season though.

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