Chelsea defeated Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup semi final at the weekend and will now collide against Southampton in the Premier League tonight.
The Blues must earn all three points to put pressure on the North Londoners in the title race. At the moment, Conte’s men are leading Pochettino’s team by four points.
As far as the team news vs Southampton is concerned, the Italian boss has made a surprise change in his usual starting XI.
Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas starts for the Stamford Bridge club in the attacking midfield. The former Arsenal star has mainly played in the center of the park this season but tonight, he will partner Eden Hazard behind star striker Diego Costa.
Fabregas’ compatriot Pedro has usually started with Hazard in the attacking third this season but tonight, the versatile attacker is on the bench against the Saints.
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Here is Chelsea’s confirmed starting XI formation vs Southampton.
Surprise Selection – Chelsea's Confirmed XI Formation vs Southampton
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