Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the full news on the Chelsea team for the game against Leicester City in the Premier League.
Chelsea will travel to King Power Stadium as leaders on Saturday afternoon and are looking to book their ninth league win of the campaign.
Both teams drew 1-1 last time before the international break and will be ready to return to winning ways. Chelsea will want to maintain their place at the top while Brendan Rodgers’ side look to move back to the top half.
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Tuchel expects a difficult challenge from the hosts and has demanded an attitude without apology before the game on Saturday.
“I think they are a team of individual quality, full of talent. It’s a top club, a top team and a top coach. I expect a tough one. I expect Chelsea, our team, too, with hunger and Passion plays. ” with the aim of winning. This is the mindset that we want to reinstall so that we can win again after international breaks and restart our engine. ”
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The head coach of Chelsea is strengthened by several fitness boosts as Timo Werner could return in attack for the Blues.
Here is the confirmed news on the Chelsea team ahead of Leicester City:
Thiago Silva
The 37-year-old has doubts about going up against the Foxes after his return from Brazil this week. However, Tuchel is confident that Silva is an option.
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“Thiago will be in training, he hasn’t played but he has some travel in his body and some time differences so let’s see how that works. I’m confident.”
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Mateo Kovacic
Kovacic is absent for the Blues after sustaining a hamstring injury before the international break. Tuchel has taken full responsibility for the Croatian’s injury but will be out for a few more weeks.
“Mateo, it will be days before he can try team training. He will miss a few games.”
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Maurerberg
After missing the international match with England after undergoing dental surgery, Mount is back in the squad and ready for Chelsea.
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Tuchel still has to decide in which capacity Mount will play at King Power, whether from the beginning or from the bank.
“Mason is back in training, looks hungry and fresh and in a good mood, but we have to evaluate it. He has done the training sessions this week, looks good, but we have to see if he can start, if he can play 90 minutes can.”
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Christian Pulisic
After almost two months of hiatus, Pulisic has started to regain his full playing fitness after an ankle injury. The 23-year-old played for the USMNT during the international break in November to avoid injury and Tuchel declared him fit for the game against Leicester.
“Christian Pulisic is feeling good.”
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Timo Werner
It’s good news for the blues regarding the 25-year-old. After his hamstring injury against Malmö and five missed games, Werner could return against the Füchse.
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A late decision is made about his engagement, but he is fit again.
Tuchel said on Friday: “Timo has been in team training since yesterday, so let’s see. We have another training session in two hours, then we will decide whether it makes sense whether he is in the squad or on the bench. We can do that first according to his decision. ” second training later. “
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Romelu Lukaku
Unfortunately, the Belgian international will miss the game in Leicester. However, he is “very close” to returning with Tuchel in the hopes of next week against Juventus or Manchester United.
“Romelu is close to team training. Hopefully he will join the squad on Sunday. Let’s see how that works. He’s putting a lot of pressure on and trying to come back as soon as possible. We’ll try on Sunday.”
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