Madueke returns, difficult Enzo decision – Chelsea team Pochettino should pick vs Middlesbrough
Mauricio Pochettino went strong – to the surprise of many – in Chelsea's comfortable win against Preston North End at the weekend. Now, with Middlesbrough on the horizon on Tuesday night, the Argentine faces yet another difficult selection process as the Blues look to reach the Carabao Cup final.
Crucially, the tie is two-legged, so the game cannot be won or lost on Tuesday. However, Chelsea can take a significant step in their bid to reach the final if they can beat Boro at the Riverside Stadium.
Pochettino confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Monday afternoon that it's very much 'as you were' for Chelsea in terms of who is available for the first-leg. With that said, football.london's Chelsea writers Bobby Vincent and Scott Trotter discuss what team they would choose for the game.
Djordje Petrovic remains in goal with Robert Sanchez still sidelined through injury. In front of the Serbian, though, is anyone's guess but Malo Gusto looks set to continue his run in the team, but perhaps starting at right-back this time around.
Axel Disasi is likely to continue at centre-back after helping Chelsea keep a clean sheet on Saturday. Thiago Silva will surely return to the starting lineup. The 39-year-old Brazilian, who scored with one of his first touches against Preston, started on the bench in the weekend's FA Cup third round victory.
Levi Colwill could start at left-back in what has been a position he has been utilised in for the majority of the season thus far. Conor Gallagher should return to the side alongside Moises Caicedo, with the duo still looking to build on their partnership in the centre of the Chelsea midfield.
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