How Chelsea could line up as Blues have just 15 players available
Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Chelsea only have 15 players available for their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Sunday.
Despite spending another £400million in the summer, Todd Boehly's expensive squad has crumbled under the weight of injury problems in recent weeks. Pochettino may turn to some of his youth players on Sunday just to get a full matchday squad.
Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Armando Broja, Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Benoit Badiashile are among the high-profile absentees.
Pochettino did reveal that James, who suffered a hamstring injury in training just days after their draw with Liverpool, is nearing a return.
The Blues come into their showdown with the Cherries off the back of a shock defeat to Nottingham Forest. Their only league win of the season came against Luton - with Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson all scoring in a 3-0 triumph for the London side.
So how could Chelsea line-up against Bournemouth with only 15 players fit?
Robert Sanchez is expected to start from the off against the Cherries this weekend. The Spaniard, who signed from Brighton and Hove Albion this summer, has conceded five goals in his first four games for the Blues.
In defence, Axel Disasi looks set to start yet again on the right side of the back three for Pochettino's side. The Frenchman got off to the perfect start, scoring on his debut against Liverpool, but has looked slightly shaky at the back since,
Thiago Silva is once again expected to feature in the heart of Chelsea's defence. The ever-present Brazilian could be fighting for his place in the starting eleven soon, with Benoit Badiashile nearing a return to first team action.
Levi Colwill enjoyed a remarkable campaign while on loan at Brighton last
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