Antonio Conte has opted to retain Olivier Giroud up top in a 3-5-2 formation as Chelsea take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Thibaut Courtois will be looking to bring his A-game in front of goal, with Liverpool’s attack likely to test the Belgian. Conte’s decision to retain the 3-5-2 formation could come under the scanner in the post-match analysis, especially with Eden Hazard being clubbed up top with Olivier Giroud, which might just restrict Chelsea’s movement and the Belgian’s effect during the match.
Team to face Liverpool: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Cahill (c), Rudiger; Moses, Kante, Bakayoko, Fabregas, Alonso; Hazard, Giroud.
Subs: Caballero, Christensen, Zappacosta, Emerson, Barkley, Pedro, Willian #CHELIV pic.twitter.com/VWuon4wkAk
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There is no place for the in-form Emerson Palmieri in the starting lineup, though, with Marcos Alonso returning to the side after serving his three-match ban.
