Chelsea predicted XI vs Palace: back to 3-4-1-2 for Felix-less Blues?

Another London Derby is here for Chelsea, right after losing another. Crystal Palace hasn’t been in great form, but they did win against AFC Bournemouth Last week, much like their opponents on Sunday. Graham Potter is under real pressure now, and regardless of what he thought he was promised, he’s in genuine danger of losing his job if things don’t improve. Chelsea should be able to get past Crystal Palace, but who does Potter trust to do exactly that?

Expected Chelsea lineup for Crystal Palace derby: Back to 3-4-1-2 for Joao Felix-less Blues?

Kepa Arrizabalaga, No. 1, Goalkeeper

Arrizabalaga didn’t have a good game against Fulham, allowing a cross to sail all the way across the box to find Carlos Vinicius. He’s not the only one at fault for that goal though. Arrizabalaga has now played one more game Edouard Mendy, and he has been better at saving shots this season, but Mendy’s distribution numbers are still far better.

Trevoh Chalobah, No. 14, Centerback

Chalobah had a nightmare against Fulham, but to Potter, the Englishman would still be more of a known quantity than Benoit Badiashile. To be fair to Chalobah, he has been injured, so there’s something to be said about a lack of match sharpness, or even match fitness.