Chelsea’s predicted line-up against Brentford City

Chelsea would take the trip this time in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup to take on the Premier League new guys Brentford City in midweek.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel would aim for a return to their usual best and bounce back after the weekend’s draw against Wolves on Sunday.

The Blues now trail league leaders Manchester City on six points meaning the Blues are in dire need of a turnaround.

Here Isagoal.com takes a look at how the Blues could line up against Brentford City in midweek.

Kepa Arrizabalaga could be in line for a starting place with the Spanish shot-stopper expected to take over from Edouard Mendy for a role between the goalpost.

The ongoing COVID-19 issues leave Chelsea’s Tuchel bereft of his first-team players meaning we could see an unchanged backline from last time around.

Mateo Kovacic will be in the mix for a return to the first team with the midfielder set to replace Trevoh Chalobah who is now a source of worry following his injury.

In the attack, Hakim Ziyech was sounded out too with an injury concern with further diagnosis likely to be made on the availability of the Morocco star for the Cup tie away at Brentford City.

Chelsea’s predicted lineup in 3-4-2-1 Format

Kepa Arrizabalaga; Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Antonio Rudiger; Reece James, N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Marcos Alonso; Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech; Christian Pulisic.