the health had no new concerns about injuries prior to today’s visit to Manchester United to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, manager Graham Potter has confirmed.
Conor Gallagherwho was withdrawn in the first half of the 0-0 draw at Brentford due to illnesstrained but won’t start.
Potter told reporters on Friday: “We are still in the process of recovery. Much like we were with Brentford. Conor (Gallagher) trained today, so we’ll see how he is over the 24 hours.”
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Only long-term absentees Reece James (knee), N’Golo Kante (hamstring) and Wesley Fofana (knee) are on the sidelines.
Potter is sticking to the 3-4-3 formation he has used in recent weeks, with several equipped stars such as Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling all coming back.
Kepa Arrizabalaga retains his spot in goal, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount in midfield.
Chelsea XI starting: Kepa; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Cucurella; Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek, Chilwell; Mount, Aubameyang, Sterling