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Confirmed Chelsea XI vs Tottenham as Pochettino makes three changes from Brentford and strong Reece James call

Rahman Osman
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Chelsea's English defender #24 Reece James controls the ball during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge, in London, on November 1, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino will hope that his return to N17 is a happy one for him as he looks for only his fourth league win of the season.

The Blues have only beaten Luton, Fulham and Burnley but their best performances have come against teams like Liverpool and Arsenal.

There is however good news with Chelsea having a great record against the Lilywhites- they have won four games since Tottenham moved to this new stadium, no team has won more here and Pochettino will hope his side finally dominate games and win them.

Hasn’t played badly but there is always this feeling that he has a mistake in him.
Hasn’t played badly but there is always this feeling that he has a mistake in him.

There is so much rivalry at stake tonight from Pochettino’s return to a place he called home all the way to both teams needing three points for different reasons.

Spurs remain the only unbeaten side in the league after Arsenal lost to Newcastle in controversial circumstances so there is added pressure to keep that run going as much as possible.

Chelsea know that they will get their season back on track if they can get all three points that will remind all that when their project finally kicks off it will be one of the best teams.

So with all that in mind, this is the team Mauricio Pochettino has put out:

Starts after beating off competition from Colwill and Badiashile
Starts after beating off competition from Colwill and Badiashile
Chelsea will play well if he plays well.
Chelsea will play well if he plays well.
The captain returns to the team after what has been a really long battle with fitness
The captain returns to the team after what has been a really long battle with fitness
Add experience and a calm head to the team
Add experience and a calm head to the team
Has been under pressure to get goals after a difficult start to life as a Chelsea player.
Has been under pressure to get goals after a difficult start to life as a Chelsea player.
Has been the best player at Chelsea this season.
Has been the best player at Chelsea this season.
Special player who gets the attack going.
Special player who gets the attack going.
Chelsea’s most experienced forward and you get the feeling that he will be pivotal for the Blues to night.
Chelsea’s most experienced forward and you get the feeling that he will be pivotal for the Blues to night.
Chelsea’s big money purchase has to get it right today.
Chelsea’s big money purchase has to get it right today.
Starts at left back
Starts at left back
Chelsea’s English defender #24 Reece James controls the ball during the English League Cup fourth round football match (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea’s English defender #24 Reece James controls the ball during the English League Cup fourth round football match (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)