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Chelsea host Everton on Monday night as they look to continue their fantastic form with Thomas Tuchel.
The German has led the Blues on a 10-game unbeaten streak since his appointment in January, a period that has seen them jump from ninth to fourth in the Premier League.
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Tuchel has stabilized Chelsea since the club fired Frank Lampard
Brilliant away victories against Atlético de Madrid and Liverpool have been the highlight and Tuchel has repeatedly insisted that the players, not him, deserve the praise for the rebound in form.
However, Chelsea are facing an Everton team that is in good shape.
The Toffees have won their last three games as they also look to cement a spot in the Champions League places.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men top Chelsea by one point, leaving the clash in West London central to the European ambitions of both clubs.
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Chelsea team news
Thiago Silva might be fit enough to get on the bench, but Tuchel is unlikely to rush him back into the fold, especially given the excellent form of Andreas Christensen.
The Brazilian has been out for the better part of a month after limping with a muscle problem in last month’s 1-0 win over Tottenham and has not played since, but returned to light training last week.
Forward Tammy Abraham could also return to the roster after missing the last two games, the first against Manchester United for tactical reasons and the second against Liverpool with a continuing ankle condition.
The England international is the Blues’ top scorer this season, but he’s off to a rocky start with Tuchel starting just three games out of ten, he could replace Emerson on the bench.
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Silva was injured in the win over Spurs last month and Tuchel won’t rush him.
In addition to Abraham and Silva, Tuchel has a rest of the fully fit team to choose from and could rotate on a hectic schedule.
N’Golo Kante, who has missed a number of matches over the course of recent seasons through injury, could rest as Tuchel insisted he must manage his minutes wisely.
Kante played a huge role in last week’s win at Anfield as he made the most tackles and interceptions of any player on the field and also set up the Mason Mount winner with a fantastic long distance pass.
Kai Havertz could also have an opening in the XI by not appearing in the squad since the start of a game since Tuchel’s first game in charge against the Wolves due to an injury setback.
He could replace Mount in the XI with the burgeoning England international worthy of a break after a prolonged career in the XI.
Chelsea XI
Is this how Chelsea could line up against Everton?
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