Return to back four? Select your preferred Chelsea XI vs Luton from 2 options

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Return to back four? Select your preferred Chelsea XI vs Luton from 2 options

After the disappointment of the Carabao Cup final, the FA Cup is the only domestic trophy that Chelsea have a sizeable chance of winning this season.

Before the fifth-round tie against Luton Town, Thomas Tuchel has only ruled out Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell.

Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen are also injury concerns, however. Reece James, meanwhile, played a lot more minutes than he was supposed to on Sunday in his first game after recovery.

So, who should Tuchel turn to for the game tonight?

Option 1

It may be a risk to over-exert Thiago Silva, but Tuchel might have no choice of Christensen and Azpilicueta are not ready - except, Saul at left centre-back, anyone?

Jorginho was largely rested on Sunday, so he's almost a shoo-in for tonight. N'Golo Kante generally needs a respite more often than Mateo Kovacic.

Up front, Romelu Lukaku could be eager to show his worth after two games out of the line-up. The same could be said about Timo Werner who did not start once since January 12.

Option 2

A case could be made that Marcos Alonso needs rest. In that case, it would be logical to switch to a back four with Malang Sarr at left-back. At the same time, Tuchel would need one of Azpilicueta or James to be fit to start at right-back.

Elsewhere, Saul is desperate for action (alternatively, it could be time for Ruben Loftus-Cheek).

AuthorMichael EllisSourceTribuna.com
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