Chelsea predicted starting lineup vs Arsenal as Pochettino left sweating on three stars
Chelsea return to Premier League action when they welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with a number of stars undergoing late assessments
Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping to continue the form his side showed ahead of the international break when Arsenal visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. The Blues have been given no easy task to continue their winning run having defeated Burnley, Fulham and Brighton before their stars depart to represent their home countries.
Chelsea had just Friday to prepare with their full squad, and there remains uncertainty over who will be available to face the Gunners. Pochettino will be pleased that Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo arrived in good condition after long journies but there are other worries.
Nicolas Jackson and Axel Disasi both pulled out of international duty with Senegal and France respectively. They have trained at Cobham but were set to be assessed on Friday ahead of the game, with Reece James in a similar situation having suffered a setback earlier in the break.
Armando Broja has been ruled out of the match with a knee injury, but Pochettino will be able to call upon Malo Gusto following his ban.
football.london takes a look at the team that could be selected below.
Robert Sanchez
The Spanish goalkeeper is an easy choice in net for the moment and be will be replied upon against the Gunners
(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)1 of 11Malo Gusto
Fresh from his France debut and having served his suspension, Gusto can continue his solid start to life at Chelsea. It would be expecting to much for Reece James to be fit and up to speed, while Marc Cucurella would be unfortunate to miss out
(Image: Robin Jones/Getty Images)2 of 11Axel Disasi
Should he pass a late fitness test, Disasi has proven himself a solid summer addition.
(Image: Darren Walsh)3 of 11Thiago Silva
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One of just three players Pochettino has spent much time with over the last two weeks, the Brazilian will provide plenty of experience and have a point to prove with Benoit Badiashile returning to fitness.
(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)4 of 11Levi Colwill
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The England international is set to continue in his role unless Disasi cannot prove his fitness.
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