Confirmed Chelsea XI vs Hull: Xabi Alonso makes nine changes as Estevao benched again
Xabi Alonso has named his Chelsea side to take on Hull City in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
The Blues are keen to bounce back to winning ways after tasting defeat for the first time under Alonso in their last outing at the Emirates against Arsenal.
Chelsea’s all-star attack has benefited from playing on the counter attack this summer, however are expected to have far more possession against Hull this afternoon.
Confirmed Chelsea XI vs Hull City
All eyes will be on the likes of Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers to break down their stubborn opponents, who are yet to concede in the Premier League this season.
Let’s take a look at the side which Alonso has named to take on the Tigers today…
CONFIRMED Chelsea XI to face Hull City!
Thoughts on the squad selection, Blues?
Palmer and Rogers have been joined in the front three by Joao Pedro again, after he watched Danny Welbeck score a brace in the EFL Cup in the week.
Valentin Barco impressed against Leeds, but he is one of the
Emi Martinez returns between the sticks after Mike Penders was given a rare chance to feature on Wednesday night.
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