Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace to win their 11th consecutive Premier League game last weekend. Next up, the Blues will face Bournemouth on Boxing Day. Will they be able to extend the winning run?
Antonio Conte’s men have impressed big time this season but no one has been better than star striker Diego Costa. The Spanish international currently leads the PL goal scoring charts.
Unfortunately, the former Atletico Madrid center forward picked up his 5th yellow card of the campaign against the Eagles and will be out against the Cherries.
In his absence, summer signing Michy Batshayi should get the nod to start as the lone striker up front for Chelsea. Kante is suspended as well and Fabregas should replace him in the starting XI.
Star playmaker Eden Hazard is currently receiving treatment for a knee problem and it will not come as any surprise if he does not start against Bournemouth. Expect Willian and Pedro to start in the attack behind Batshuayi.
Here is Chelsea’s probable 3-4-3 XI vs Bournemouth.
Batshuayi Starts – Chelsea's Probable 3-4-3 XI vs Bournemouth
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