Predicted XI: Sarri to frustrate fans again with conservative selection

When Callum Hudson-Odoi didn’t feature until the closing minutes of our Europa League game against Malmo, some Chelsea fans grimly joked that it was because Maurizio Sarri was saving him for this game against Manchester United.

Sadly we think that was a joke, and that the Italian will instead go for a much for typical lineup.

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That means Kepa at the back, with the standard defence of Azpi, Rudiger, Luiz and Alonso.

In the midfield, it will be the traditional Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic trio that has been the setup that Sarri has gone back to the most times this season.

Up front, Gonzalo Higuain leads the line, with Eden Hazard and Pedro out wide.

Worse than that, any sub will likely see Willian come on before CHO. So if you were hoping to see him, best prepare yourself now.

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