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 at the time of Thomas Tuchel’s dismissal. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW CHELSEA VS DINAMO ZAGREB LIVE! Mendy has since recovered and is part of a strong starting line-up in the Champions League, despite top spot and qualification for the knockout stages already being assured.
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Kalidou Koulibaly returns to the starting line-up after a fortnight on the sidelines with a slight knee injury, while Raheem Sterling looks set to start at right wing-back with Ben Chilwell on the opposite flank. Mateo Kovacic is out as the club manage a calf strain and in his absence Denis Zakaria makes his long-awaited debut, partnering Jorginho in midfield. Starting: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Koulibaly, Chalobah, Sterling, Jorginho, Zakaria, Chilwell, Mount, Havertz, Aubameyang Subs: Bettinelli, Silva, Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Brocha, Žižek, Gallagher, Cucurella
