It follows a string of impressive performances from Kepa since he fought his way into the starting spot from Mendy after picking up a minor knee injury around the time of Thomas Tuchel’s dismissal. He has since recovered and will be part of a strong line-up in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Graham Potter has confirmed Kalidou Koulibaly will return after a fortnight on the sidelines with a minor knee injury.
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Mateo Kovacic is doubtful as the club manages calf tightness and Carney Tsukumeka was seen training alone in Tuesday’s open session despite not being named as an injury problem. Reece James, N’Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana can be ruled out as long-term injuries. The Blues boss also rejected the option of starting his youngsters in the academy despite already qualifying for the last 16 of the Champions League as Group E winners. Predicted Chelsea XI (4-2-2-2): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Koulibaly, Chilwell? Zacharias, Loftus-Cheek; Ziyech, Police? Aubameyang, Broja
