Chelsea XI vs Tottenham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League

Elsewhere in the team, Chelsea have won back-to-back Premier League games by an aggregate scoreline of 7-1 with Jordan Henderson, 36, and Moises Caicedo as their midfield double pivot. The duo could again partner one another against Spurs at Stamford Bridge.

Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and £117million summer signing Morgan Rogers will be expected to start as Chelsea’s front three once more, while manager Xabi Alonso will likely be minded to keep Pedro Neto at right wing-back after he scored both goals against Everton.

At centre-back, Wesley Fofana has been benched for the last two matches and Alonso is known to be fond of Cobham academy product Josh Acheampong, so may well choose to start the Englishman again.

Time to shine: Mike Penders will step up for Chelsea in the absence of Emi Martinez

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Alonso will conduct his pre-match press conference on Friday, when he will provide an update on the fitness and availability of his players.

Predicted Chelsea XI vs Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Penders; Acheampong, Lacroix, Colwill; Palestra, Caicedo, Henderson, Chavarria; Rogers, Palmer; Joao Pedro