Frank Lampard has named his starting eleven for the crucial Premier League match against Watford as they look to return to the Champions League places.
The Blues play in the late kick of, with two results in earlier games not going their way.
Both Manchester United and Leicester City recorded wins in the 3:00 pm kick offs, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team overtaking the Blues in fourth place in the table ahead of tonight’s game.
Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-2 loss against West Ham during midweek, and in an attempt to do so, Lampard has made changes to his lineup.
Kurt Zouma has come into replace Antonio Rudiger in the backline while Mason Mount replaces the injured Mateo Kovacic in the midfield and Olivier Giroud comes in for Tammy Abraham at the back.
That means there is still no place in the starting eleven for midfielder Jorginho.
Following the announcement, Chelsea fans have given their reaction on social media, with many questioning the Italian’s omission.
A win for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge would mean that Lampard’s team will climb back above Manchester United and into fourth place.
It would also ensure that the Blues remain just one point behind Leicester City in third after the Foxes’ win against Crystal Palace earlier this afternoon.
However, a loss or draw would see the Blues stay in fifth place in the table, which could still be enough for a Champions League place.
