Chelsea face Crystal Palace in the semi-final of the FA Cup tomorrow. Although the Blues have beaten our London rivals twice this season, we can't take this game lightly given the magnitude of the match.
Here are two options Thomas Tuchel can field in this game, with only Ben Chilwell and Callum Hudson-Odoi still out of the lineup:
Option 1: Mount as No.10, Ziyech starts
It makes no sense to bench the core of the team who beat Real Madrid but we can make a couple of small changes. Mason Mount can drop a little deep and play as a #10 attacking midfielder while Hakim Ziyech starts ahead.
This will give Chelsea the chance to be more aggressive in attack with Werner's pace, Havertz's movement and Ziyech's passing while Mount can roam freely in the final third.
Option 2: Kepa in
The other option is to keep the same team as the one that beat Madrid with one change - Kepa Arrizabalga gets some game time in the cup. He was excellent in Chelsea's League Cup run and deserves another game at Wembley.
Which option do you choose? Let us know!
