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Chelsea XI vs Everton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and latest injuries for Premier League clash

Tammy Abraham limped out of Chelsea's 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday but he is expected to be fit to face Everton this weekend.

Jorginho was also rested in midweek, coming on in stoppage-time to help see out the victory, and will resume his place at the heart of Chelsea’s central midfield.

With N’Golo Kante taking one of the other three midfield positions, Frank Lampard must choose between Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic. Ross Barkley could also complicate the picture further if he is fit again following his illness.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is also pushing for a start but he must find a way past in-form duo Willian and Christian Pulisic either side of Abraham.

Antonio Rudiger is closing in on a return to first-team action but he is unlikely to be involved this weekend, with next weekend's visit of Bournemouth a more likely date.

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

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