Frank Lampard will have a selection dilemma ahead of Chelsea’s home game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday.
Chelsea will be looking for a boost in form after losing three of their last four in the league, but they will have a tough job against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
Lampard needs to turn around, with the Blues playing less than 48 hours from their 3-1 loss to Arsenal.
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Callum Hudson-Odoi
Callum Hudson-Odoi will start for the Blues after his 45-minute spell at the Emirates, and Lampard has confirmed that the 20-year-old will start against Dean Smith’s side.
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“Callum was great with his energy. That’s what we needed and why he will play in the next game. If Callum plays like that, he can be a real player.”
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Judge Ziyech
Lampard appeared on December 23 ahead of Arsenal that they hoped he would be back within a week.
“It’s not a long-term concern, we hope to get it back within a week or so, and hope to offer what it had before.”
However, the Moroccan will be out of the Aston Villa groove.
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Reece James & Ben Chilwell
Both played in a loss to Arsenal on Saturday but Lampard confirmed they were neither 100%.
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Playing less than 48 hours ahead, Lampard could look to relax and give Cesar Azpilicueta and Emerson Palmieri a run in the side.
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Christian Pulisic is expected to follow in the sidelines after his clear performances, while Timo Werner could be let down as Lampard looks to make changes.
Thiago Silva may have to play two games in a week despite Chelsea looking to control their fitness while the Blues look to regain control of their form.
Olivier Giroud will push for a start as Jorginho came off the bench against Arsenal.
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