Graham Potter drop a brilliant lineup for Chelsea vs RB Salzburg in the Champions League
Graham Potter’s first match as Chelsea manager is a baptism of fire. A guy who has never basked in the in-game grandeur of the Champions League song, let alone managed one, will be faced with rescuing the Blues from a sluggish start in Group E.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Potter’s future may not be dependent on Champions League victory, but the long tradition of European success defining a Chelsea manager’s longevity is tough to escape.
Due to the postponement of last weekend’s Premier League match against Fulham, the new manager has had limited time to experiment and flush out. Will Potter stay with his 3-4-3 formation or switch things up against Red Bull Salzburg? Will the postponing of Chelsea’s match against Liverpool this weekend influence Potter’s decision? Is Marc Cucurella, who played for Potter at Brighton, a lock?
Fans believe Potter’s starting XI will differ significantly from the starting XI in Zagreb. The favored configuration remains a 3-4-3, although Kai Havertz is replaced in the front three by Christian Pulisic, and Mason Mount is replaced in midfield by Denis Zakaria for his debut.
Meanwhile, Kalidou Koulibaly and Cesar Azpilicueta are both withdrawn from Chelsea’s back three to make room for Thiago Silva’s return and Currella’s move to left center-back.
Reece James and Ben Chilwell are the unstoppable combos on Chelsea’s wings, while Kepa keeps the gloves on. What Potter can get out of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Raheem Sterling will be fascinating, but after a fitfully dull performance against Dinamo Zagreb, a strong showing against RB Salzburg will be just the tonic Potter requires to get his new period off to a flying start.
