Olivier Giroud is out of contract in the summer
Chelsea take on Bate Borisov in their Europa League clash on Thursday as they look to continue their unbeaten run this season.
The Blues have played with a changed line-up in Europe’s other competition, and we should expect a number of changes to the side that beat Crystal Palace last weekend.
Maurizio Sarri should look to keep our main team fresh for the weekend’s game against Everton, and here is our predicted line-up for the Blues.
Kepa Arrizabalaga should be rested for the weekend and the experienced Caballero should start this game.
The Italian right-back should be in-line for another start in the Europa League for Chelsea on Thursday.
Cahill hasn’t seen a lot of first-team minutes this season for Chelsea, however, the Europa League is his best bet for minutes under Sarri.
The Dane is another player that hasn’t gotten a lot of minutes in the Premier League but should be part of the starting XI against Bate.
Emerson has been quality in the chances he has received for Chelsea and should start in place of Marcos Alonso against Bate.
The Spanish star hasn’t been great this season for the Blues, but his experience will be useful in this tie.
The Croatian’s place in our starting XI has been taken up by Ross Barkley, hence Kovacic should get this game on Thursday.
The Frenchman should start and be replaced later once the points are more or less made safe.
Loftus-Cheek has been one of the bright spots in our side this season and should get another start under his belt.
Alvaro Morata scored a brace in our previous game but should be rested with Giroud leading the line.
Read more: Chelsea have to move quick to sign 18-year-old with £45million release clause
The Spaniard played in our win over the Eagles but should start against the minnows on Thursday.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino could ask the team to be patient and provide Tottenham record…
Former Chelsea man Cesc Fabregas includes three Blues legends in his PL XI Cesc Fabregas…
A major transfer boost for Manchester United after receiving a green flag from Chelsea to…
Chelsea must be full of excitement after their young star-to-be, Kendry Paez scored an absolutely…
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ignored the transfer staff and signed Darwin Nunez over Chelsea star…
Chelsea legend John Terry reveals how he once blocked flight from leaving because he didn't…
