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Chelsea team news: Predicted Chelsea line up vs Stoke – Christensen set to return
ANDREAS CHRISTENSEN is in line to make a return to action against Stoke this weekend after being sidelined with an illness.
Who will start for Chelsea when they take on Stoke?
Danish defender Christensen was forced to miss Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Brighton this week due to illness, having started the Blues’ previous nine league matches.
Gary Cahill came in to replace the 21-year-old against the Seagulls, but the Chelsea club captain could be shunted back to bench when Stoke visit Stamford Bridge.
David Luiz is still injured while Charly Musonda is also a doubt for the visit of Mark Hughes’ side, although Antonio Conte currently has no other injury problems.
Eden Hazard is expected to partner Alvaro Morata and one of either Willian and Pedro in attack, while Cesc Fabregas will hope to continue alongside N’Golo Kante in midfield.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how Chelsea could line up when they take on Stoke.