All eyes will be on Enzo Maresca and the Chelsea side he names for tonight’s Premier League match against Southampton.
The boss has frequently made a plethora of changes to the starting line-up whenever they have competed in midweek action.
The likes of Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk have frequently been handed the majority of their starts here, however these have usually been for the cup competitions.
While the Saints sit bottom of the league, they are still expected to form a tougher test for the Blues. However, Paul Merson believes Chelsea will be comfortable winners against Southampton.
There are likely to be some changes to the side who dominated Aston Villa on Saturday, with one enforced change certain after an injury to Wesley Fofana.
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Tosin Adarabioyo predicted to start for Chelsea against Southampton
One of the options to replace him in the starting XI is Tosin Adarabioyo, who joined the club on a free transfer over the summer.
He so far has two Premier League starts to his name, however struggled a fair amount in his last outing from the off against Liverpool.
However, the Evening Standard have predicted that Tosin will be back amongst the starters tonight at St. Mary’s.
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Maresca has described Tosin as one of his leaders despite only joining the club just before this campaign.
Tosin vs Benoit Badiashile for starting place at Chelsea?
Another option to start the game tonight alongside Levi Colwill is Benoit Badiashile, who was brought off the bench to replace Fofana on Sunday.
The Frenchman impressed greatly in his first Premier League start of the season after the recent international break against Leicester City, and is certainly an option for Maresca.
The issue may be having a backline full of left-footed players, with Colwill and Marc Cucurella both seeming undroppable at the moment.
It is perhaps likely that both options will be given the chance to replace Fofana, with the fixtures stacking up in the Christmas period.
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