Predicted Chelsea XI for Dortmund friendly: Santos starts in 4-2-3-1
Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea emerged victorious over west London rivals Fulham and went on to win the very first Premier League Summer Series.
The Blues enjoyed near total domination in the first half against the Cottagers however the substitutions put CFC on the backseat. The Dortmund friendly is the last game of preseason and will give Pochettino a severe headache as his squad has without a doubt displayed promise but the fact that they’re far from ready is clear as day.
The squad will definitely be reinforced with more than a few players and decisions will have to be made when it comes to trimming the squad size. All of this gives the supporters a sense of uncertainty when it comes to expectations from the squad and the season.
Predicted Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1)
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Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Spain)
The general feeling around the club was that Arrizabalaga will maintain his spot between the sticks and one of the younger keepers serves as deputy. However the very reliable Fabrizio Romano reports that,
"“Chelsea have sent formal bid for Robert Sánchez to Brighton. Negotiations are ongoing — told Sánchez has already accepted Chelsea as destination. Brighton hope for Sánchez to leave this summer. Chelsea and Brighton remain in talks also for Moisés Caicedo.”"
This will not only provide cover but also add competition which will be crucial going into the season.