Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: The starting XI that Conte should choose!
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The international break has reached its conclusion.
The World Cup qualifiers have finished, and the emphasis is now being placed towards the forthcoming Premier League fixtures.
Chelsea is tasked with an away visit to Selhurst Park against the team who are languishing at the very bottom of the Premier League.
Crystal Palace has made the worst start in Premier League history to their new campaign. The Eagles have lost all seven of their league games while failing to score a single goal – the most abysmal start ever.
Additionally, they’ve conceded a staggering total of 17 league goals – an average of more than two goals conceded per game.
During their first seven games, Palace has opted to make a managerial change, with Frank De Boer departing the club while Roy Hodgson has been replaced as his successor.
With an eye towards our forthcoming fixture, here’s the starting eleven that Conte should choose!
GK: Thibaut Courtois
Courtois will resume his goalkeeping duties following the international break.
CB: Antonio Rudiger
The German scored his first national goal during the international break.
CB: David Luiz
Our charismatic Brazilian poised to return to the starting eleven following his suspension.
CB: Cesar Azpilicueta
Oh, Dave – the epitome of the perfect defender.
LWB: Marcos Alonso
The Spaniard will continue his duties as our foremost LWB.
CM: Tiémoué Bakayoko
He never gives the ball away! The Frenchman will be entrusted with greater defensive responsibilities.
CM: Cesc Fabregas
Fabregas has yet to register a league assist, let’s hope he thrives on Saturday.
RWB: Victor Moses
The tenacious Nigerian – who helped seal his country’s place in the forthcoming World Cup – is primed to continue at RWB
LW: Eden Hazard
The Belgian scored his first goals of the week during the international period.
ST: Michy Batshuayi
The 24-year-old scored a crucial equaliser in Belgium’s dramatic triumph against Bosnia.
RW: Pedro
He’s magic, you know. Our Spanish winger, Pedro!
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