Chelsea predicted lineup vs Tottenham: Mudryk in, Mount out in 4-2-3-1

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Tottenham: Mudryk starts, Mount benched in 4-2-3-1 setup

L-R Ben Chilwell of Chelsea, Reece James of Chelsea, Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea, Joao Felix of Chelsea, Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea, Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea, LR: L-R Kai Havertz of Chelsea, Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea, Thiago Silva (c) of Chelsea, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea, Kalidou Koulibaly of Chelsea (Photo by Marcel ter Bals/BSR Agency/Getty Images) /

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Denis Zakaria of Chelsea and Luka Ivanusec of Dinamo Zagreb (Photo by Luka Stanzl/MB Media/Getty Images) /

Midfield:

Central midfield: Enzo Fernandez

Enzo Fernandez has settled quickly at Stamford Bridge and is undoubtedly a start in the midfield. The Argentine does see his influence limit a bit because of his extra defensive duties but Fernandez has remained an energetic presence in the midfield. The 22 year old’s progression in tight spaces will come in handy which will help Chelsea in building the attack.

Central midfield: Denis Zakaria

Even though Kante has returned and is available for selection, Potter is likely to slowly draft him into the side. Kante will get a short cameo this weekend but it will be Denis Zakaria starting alongside Fernandez. Zakaria is a packet of energy and tenacity who could benefit with Fernandez’s presence alongside him.

Attacking midfield: Joao Felix

Potter must start Joao Felix ahead of Mason Mount. Mount started the last game but has been under firing for his recent performances and dropping him would be a wise decision. On top of that, Mount’s contract talks have stalled. The Portuguese provides the imagination and operates with a sense of freedom that is refreshing to watch. Felix often likes to play deep and then advance forward, making use of space and drawing the opposition out of position.

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