Tuchel set to name strong side in battle for 4th position against Everton at Stamford Bridge
- Chelsea vs Everton promises to be an interesting game as both sides are battling for fourth position on the Premier League table
- Thomas Tuchel is likely to be without Tammy Abraham and Thiago Silva who are not yet fully fit for the contest
- The Blues remain undefeated under Tuchel and a win over the Toffees would see them maintain their Champions League spot
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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will be confident going into the game against Everton at Stamford Bridge having defeated their Merseyside rivals Liverpool last time out, The Sun.
The Blues will be looking to maintain fourth place against the Toffees who also need a win to overtake the west London club.
Tuchel remains unbeaten since he took over at Chelsea and the German gaffer is set to name a strong squad against the visiting Carlo Ancelotti's side.
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Edouard Mendy is expected to be in between the stick as the back-three would require the services of Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, and Cesar Azpilicueta.
N'Golo Kante who produced a five-star performance in the win at Anfield will be given the thumbs up in midfield and either Jorginho or Matteo Kovacic would partner the Frenchman.
While Reece James who recently displaced Callum Hudson-Odoi on the right flanks could star and Ben Chilwell will be drafted to the left-wing ahead of Marcos Alonso.
Mason Mount who has been Chelsea's best player this season will retain his position in the front-three as Timo Werner and Olivier Giroud will complete the attacking line.
Thiago Silva and Tammy Abraham are still doubtful of the clash as both stars are yet to fully recover from their respective injuries.
On the other hand, Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech are likely to start from the bench as well as Christian Pulisic.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that AC Milan shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been linked with a surprise move to Premier League giants Chelsea, reports claim, The Sun.
The Italy international will be out of contract at the end of the season and it is understood the Blues are monitoring the situation.
According to Eurosport, the 22-year-old who earns a massive £175,000-a-week will be lured by the west London club if he refuses to sign a new with the Rossoneri.
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