Benoît Badiashile (No. 5) Centerback, France
Chelsea fans have been quick to turn on Badiashile, criticizing him for being ineffective at his job. While some moments in the Newcastle game were poor, it's worth noting that he, along with the other center-backs, was largely left exposed by a system that has yet to prove itself effective.
Renato Veiga (No. 40) Left back, Portugal
Veiga is likely to be pushed into midfield when Chelsea is in possession, and that shouldn't be too problematic considering the opposition. It’s clear that Veiga in midfield wouldn’t work against stronger teams, but against a side outside the Champions League spots in the Armenian league, it could prove effective.
Enzo Fernández (No. 8) Central midfielder, Argentina
Fernández has reportedly been frustrated after being dropped from the Premier League starting lineup for two consecutive games. That frustration is understandable, as Chelsea fans have been disappointed with his recent performances. It’s a situation where both sides are dissatisfied, which could be a good thing for his future performances.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (No. 22) Central midfielder, England
For some reason, Dewsbury-Hall was deployed as a right-winger against Newcastle last week. It was an odd choice, and it clearly didn’t work out. Though he may not be the ideal central midfielder at this level, he should still be able to do a job against Noah—right? Right??!!