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Chelsea team news: Expected 4-3-3 line up vs Liverpool – Formation switch, three changes
Frank Lampard could tinker with his formation once again as Chelsea return to Premier League action against Liverpool on Wednesday (8.15pm).
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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard could make changes to his starting XI for the Blues' vital Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday. The west London club head into their match against the champions on the back of a superb 3-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Olivier Giroud and Mason Mount were both on target at Wembley while United captain Harry Maguire also scored an own-goal before Bruno Fernandes' consolation from the penalty spot.
The victory sets up a meeting with Arsenal in the final next month but for now Chelsea's attention returns to the Premier League and securing a top-four finish.
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The Blues are in a prime position to seal Champions League qualification, with just one win required from their final two fixtures after Leicester lost to Tottenham at the weekend.
However, Chelsea have a tricky run-in with their trip to Liverpool followed by the visit of Europa League hopefuls Wolves to Stamford Bridge.
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Lampard will therefore not be taking anything for granted and hope to wrap things up with victory in midweek while Liverpool are potentially distracted by the trophy-lifting ceremony due to take place at full-time.
The return to Premier League action could signal a switch in formation, with Chelsea having adopted a 5-2-3 in a successful attempt to match up against United on Sunday.
The Blues could revert back to their more regular 4-3-3, which is likely to be mirrored by Liverpool.
Reece James may be the unlucky defender to drop out of the starting XI, with the rest of the rearguard having all started in the 1-0 win over Norwich.
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That means another chance for Marcos Alonso to prove his worth at left-back while Antonio Rudiger and Kurt Zouma hope to convince Lampard a new centre-back is not needed in the summer transfer window.
Cesar Azpilicueta is an almost certain pick in such a high-profile game while Kepa Arrizabalaga should return in place of Willy Caballero between the posts.
N'Golo Kante has missed Chelsea's past four matches due to a hamstring injury but was initially targeting a return against United so should be in contention here.
The Frenchman could replace Jorginho in central midfield while Mateo Kovacic is likely to start after being substituted in the closing stages at Wembley.
Mason Mount was benched against Norwich and started in an advanced role last time out but could drop back into a more familiar midfield spot to complete the central trio.
That would make space for the return of Christian Pulisic on the left wing, with the United States star having scored three goals and supplied three assists while also winning two penalties in his last seven league outings.
Willian could retain his spot on the right flank while Olivier Giroud is almost certain to lead the line, having scored on his last four starts.
Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi will have to be content with a spot on the bench while Billy Gilmour remains sidelined after undergoing knee surgery.
Chelsea predicted line-up vs Liverpool - Premier League
(4-3-3): Kepa; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Zouma, Alonso; Kante, Kovacic, Mount; Willian, Pulisic, Giroud
SUBS: Caballero, James, Christensen, Tomori, Loftus-Cheek, Barkley, Pedro, Hudson-Odoi, Abraham
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