Lampard will most likely keep Pulisic as a substitute, despite returning from his recent injury. CHO, Giroud & Havertz will be in the bench as well.
José will have to find an ideal replacement for Alderwiereld, for now Sanchez or Tanganga most likely will start.
Chelsea (3rd, 18 pts): P9 W5 D3 L1
Spurs (2nd, 20 pts): P9 W6 D2 L1Liverpool (1st, 21 pts) hold a temporary lead in the league table after a 1-1 draw vs Brighton.
In the tweets below I will analyze both teams’ playing style and predict a scoreline.
Chelsea under Lampard is a formidable attacking force. The recruitments of Havertz, Werner & Ziyech has turned them into league competitors.
Top that with Chilwell, Thiago Silva & Edouard Mendy — that's when you realize they have solidity at the back. #CFC
Spurs hit the ground running during Mourinho’s tenure. New recruits Højbjerg, Reguilón & Bale already making a mark in the first team. José finally has a balanced squad.
Most importantly, Son & Kane are proving to be the league's most dangerous partnership. #THFC
How does Lampard set his side?Chelsea opt a 4-3-3 with Kanté as anchorman so Chilwell & Reece overlap upfront, often carrying the ball down to Kovacic/Havertz & Mount.
Tammy as target-man, using his height & physique, allows wingers Werner & Ziyech to cut inside to score.
José uses the 4-3-3 but sets it up a bit differently.Højbjerg & Sissoko drop into the full-back position for Aurier & Reguilón to play up wide infront.
Kane does not operate as a #9 anymore. He instead drops down, pulling a CB with him to allow Son & Bergwijn to make a run.
Chelsea vs Spurs PREDICTION:
Lampard unlikely to start Pulisic & Havertz. Both recently returned. Werner at LW & Kovacic at CM.
Tanganga or Sanchez replace Toby. Alderwiereld being fit on Sunday might happen though. You never know. (cont.)
Chelsea will attack. They will start fast and start strong, just like their previous Carabao tie. Lampard will make them play from the flanks as Højbjerg-Sissoko is too strong a midfield for Chelsea to cut inside.
José will drop deep & tighten up the defence. (cont.)
Chelsea will move their full-backs Chilwell/Reece too high up (Azpiliqueta playing might be a solution).
José will catch with by making Kane drop deep for Bergwijn/Son to attack the open space.
Predicted score? 2-1 Spurs.
Other points to bear in mind.. https://twitter.com/lnvertedWinger/status/1330634699627237382?s=19
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