Mauricio Pochettino claimed in his press conference today that he is ‘99% sure’ on the team he is looking to select for Chelsea’s biggest game of the season on Sunday.
The Blues are preparing to take on Liverpool in the final of the EFL Cup final, and potentially win the first major trophy of the season.
There is also the chance for Pochettino to win his first trophy in English football, after unsuccseful efforts with Tottenham in the past.
Here’s The Chelsea Chronicle’s predicted XI for the League Cup final.
Chelsea Predicted XI vs Liverpool
Pochettino now finally has a decision to make regarding who starts between the sticks, however we believe he will keep faith with Djordje Petrovic.
Malo Gusto has emerged as one of the most important players in recent weeks, and he will definitely retain his place in the starting side.
A mammoth performance from Axel Disasi rightfully gained all the plaudits against Manchester City, and the Blues will need more of the same from him on Sunday.
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He will be joined at the back by Levi Colwill, despite the fact that the manager has hinted that Thiago Silva is available for selection.
On the left, Ben Chilwell will start, and captain the side on their biggest day of the season.
Midfield
The world’s most expensive midfield has finally been coming good in recent weeks, and it will take a big display from Moises Caicedo to help them to glory at Wembley.
He will be joined by Enzo Fernandez, who starred against this very opponent at the start of the season.
Ahead of them, Conor Galagher will be looking to keep up his fine form that he has brought in recent weeks.
Attack
Raheem Sterling found the net against his former side last weekend, and will be looking to do the same to another past employer at the weekend.
On the opposite side, Cole Palmer will look to add another big moment to his first season as a Chelsea player.
Down the middle, Nicolas Jackson’s link-up play is going to be huge to bring his fellow attackers into the game. This means it will only be the bench to start for Christopher Nkunku.
