Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has been dealt a blow as he will have to cope without Ngolo Kante tomorrow.
Chelsea travel to Amsterdam tomorrow to take on Ajax, in what looks like a tough test for Frank Lampard’s side against last season’s semi-finalists in the Champions League.
Chelsea have had a mixed start in Europe this season, after losing their opening game in the competition but bouncing back with a victory over Lille in their last outing.
The Blues can now take a big step closer to progressing from their group by beating Ajax tomorrow, but they are set for a major test in the Dutch capital.
Ajax have been in superb form so far this season, and have taken maximum points from their opening two group stage matches, after cruising to successes against Valencia and Lille.
Chelsea will have to be on their guard to protect themselves against Ajax’s fearsome attack, but Lampard’s side travel with confidence.
The Blues have been in strong form of late, winning five on the bounce in all competitions.
Lampard is unlikely to want to make major changes to his line-up tomorrow, with Chelsea’s team starting to pick itself.
The Blues are set to be without Ngolo Kante which is a blow, and that could present Mateo Kovacic with an opportunity to come back into midfield.
Lampard has shifted to a five-man defence in the Champions League before this season, but we predict that he will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation tomorrow.
Christian Pulisic could also be hoping for his starting chance after making an impact as a substitute at the weekend, but he looks more likely to start from the bench.
Here is a look at how Chelsea could set-up: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Tomori, Zouma, Alonso; Jorginho, Kovacic; Willian, Mount, Hudson-Odoi; Abraham
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