The Chelsea lineup for the upcoming London Derby with Arsenal is a tough one to predict. Injuries to Ben Chilwell and Kepa Arizabalaga leave the already hurting squad in a state of disarray ahead of a visit from one of the top teams in England this season.<\/p>\n
Tactical flexibility has been the name of the game for Graham Potter and his side. In midweek we saw a switch from a three at the back to a more regular back four, something that could become a feature of the starting lineup.<\/p>\n
Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea: How the Gunners Will Set Up in London Derby<\/a><\/p>\n The Englishman also tends to send his side out with three central midfielders, something which we also expect to continue despite a potential switch to a back four.<\/p>\n After setting out in variations of a 3-4-3 for a run of games the 2-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb was more akin to a 4-3-1-2 with Kai Havertz sitting behind the front two. Results have been spotty as The Blues are currently on a run of three league games without a win which could be what sparked the switch to a back four in midweek.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>Crystal Palace Star Man Interesting Arsenal and Chelsea<\/a><\/p>\n Following my ACL injury I worked so hard to make sure I was ready for the World Cup. It has always been a dream of mine. Unfortunately, this won\u2019t be possible following my scan results. I\u2019ll do all I can to get back playing for Chelsea ASAP. Thanks for the messages of support \ud83d\udc99 pic.twitter.com\/2H01Whhfhn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) November 5, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nChelsea’s Recent Form and Tactics<\/h3>\n
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