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GIUSEPPE MURO

Chelsea XI vs Aston Villa: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, latest injuries for Premier League match

Chelsea have N'Golo Kante fit to start against Aston Villa despite only resuming full training last week because of his concerns over the coronavirus.

Mateo Kovacic and Christian Pulisic are back from injury, while Jorginho is suspended, and Lampard has big decisions to make over who plays in midfield at Villa Park.

Billy Gilmour made a big impact before the season was suspended, Ross Barkley was in good form and there is now real competition for the Chelsea boss to chose from.

Lampard also had a decision to make over who starts in defence, with Kurt Zouma, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen vying for two centre-back spots. Reece James and Cesar Azpilicueta are set to be the two fill-backs.

Tammy Abraham will lead the line and Lampard has challenged the England striker to “sustain and improve” his good form ahead of the arrival of Timo Werner next season.

Pedro and Willian are both available despite neither yet signing temporary contract agreements to play for Chelsea past June 30.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek could see his first competitive action in over a year from the bench.

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Chelsea predicted XI (4-3-3): Kepa; James, Zouma, Rudiger, Azpilicueta; Mount, Kovacic, Kante; Willian, Abraham, Pulisic.

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