Chelsea: Frank Lampard says he is ‘frustrated’ after Saints draw
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is expected to make several changes to his side when Sevilla travel to Stamford Bridge tonight. With the games coming thick and fast, the Blues boss will need to strike the right balance between managing fitness levels and getting results.
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Lampard faces a tough call in midfield but Mason Mount could drop out with Hakim Ziyech coming in to make his first start.
He has now returned to full fitness following a knee injury sustained in the 1-1 draw with Brighton in pre-season.
The Moroccan could start on the right, with Christian Pulisic on the left in a 4-2-3-1.
Kai Havertz should play as the No 10 behind danger man Timo Werner, who is looking to build on his brace against Southampton.
Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi could prove to be appealing options from the bench with competition for places incredibly high.
Chelsea team news: Christian Pulisic is expected to start against Sevilla (Image: GETTY)
Sevilla were in pot one following their Europa League triumph earlier this summer after edging Wolves, Manchester United and Inter Milan in Germany.
They're a team that Lampard fully respects and he is well aware that Chelsea will have to be at the top of their game to earn all three points.
"We saw Sevilla beat Wolves and Manchester United last season in the Europa League so they have the level to compete. They want to control the game," he said.
"When they don't have the ball they want to win it back quickly. I know the manager from my time in the national team. I expect a tough game but we are Chelsea, we are at home and have to be ready to compete."