Predicted Chelsea starting XI for Dortmund friendly: Andrey Santos starts

Predicted Chelsea XI for Dortmund friendly: Santos starts in 4-2-3-1

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 26: Players of Chelsea line up for a team photo prior to the Premier League Summer Series match between Chelsea FC and Newcastle United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images for Premier League) /

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND – JULY 30: Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea controls the ball under pressure from Sasa Lukic of Fulham during the Premier League Summer Series match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at FedExField on July 30, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Right Wing: Noni Madueke ( England)

Madueke is one of the only players who is yet to don our new shirt. And after shaking off his hamstring concerns, he should be fit and ready to finally make an appearance after his impressive campaign with the England U21s.

Left Wing: Christopher Nkunku (France)

Pochettino has been fielding Nkunku in different roles and although he struggled when placed behind Jackson as a central attacking midfielder, he looked lethal on the left flank. He seems to partner up beautifully with Ben Chilwell and they should be continuing in the same roles.

Striker: Nicolas Jackson (Senegal)

Jackson is yet to disappoint the Chelsea supporters who are not used to watching such quality up front. The second half against Fulham saw the entire side struggle but this man did not let it affect his individual performance and was very effective. Irrespective of what happens with the Lukaku-Vlahovic swap, Jackson will for sure play a crucial role in the upcoming season.

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