The Blues shall be trying to ramp up their top-four ambitions with back-to-back league wins after placing 4 previous of their final outing.
Enzo Maresca’s aspect head into this weekend’s contest following a slender 2-1 win towards FC Copenhagen of their Europa Convention League final 16 first-leg contest in Denmark.
They’d be eager to make it three wins in a row towards Leicester to maintain their momentum going.
How Chelsea may line up
Maresca is predicted to make wholesale modifications to the aspect that beat Copenhagen.
Chelsea shall be with out Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu till after the worldwide break, however Romeo Lavia has returned to coaching and must be within the combine within the coming weeks.
Filip Jorgensen is ready to switch Robert Sanchez in aim after sitting out the Convention League win.
Malo Gusto picked up a knock simply 25 minutes into the sport towards the Danish powerhouse, however , that means he must be obtainable to face Leicester.
Nonetheless, there’s an honest he would begin Sunday’s fixture on the bench as a precaution, with Trevoh Chalobah set to proceed at proper again.
Benoit Badiashile acquired 45 minutes of in Denmark to get his juices flowing after a prolonged spell on the sidelines, however must also be relegated to the bench.
His compatriot Wesley Fofana can also be obtainable for choice, however Tosin Adarabioyo will probably retain his place within the XI alongside Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella.
Reece James produced a unbelievable efficiency in midfield, and Maresca will probably proceed with that experiment after admitting that he sees the 25-year-old as a midfielder.
He’d maintain down the fort with Moises Caicedo, permitting Enzo Fernandez to function increased up the pitch alongside Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku.
Pedro Neto was an unused substitute towards Copenhagen and can probably return to the XI in his false 9 position.
