Chelsea fielded a new-look group towards Liverpool because the Mauricio Pochettino period commenced at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. And Pochettino could contemplate a few of his Blues stars undroppable after promising performances within the 1-1 draw towards Jurgen Klopp's aspect.
Express Sport pinpoints 4 Chelsea gamers who're in good stead to maintain their place for the journey to West Ham United this weekend.
All eyes had been on debutants Axel Disasi and Levi Colwill in Chelsea's again three, however Thiago Silva was most spectacular on the coronary heart of it.
Now 38, Silva is not prone to be an ever-present fixture in Pochettino's defence this time period. But whereas he is obtainable, the Brazilian should play.
Silva blocked Diogo Jota's and Mohamed Salah's harmful efforts, made six clearances, and gained 4 out of 5 aerial duels.
But his on-the-ball work was most spectacular, recording a 94 per cent move accuracy and finishing eight of 9 tried lengthy balls.
Enzo Fernandez could be the most effective midfielder within the Premier League behind Kevin De Bruyne. Perhaps a daring declare with stars like Rodri and Bruno Fernandes working in the identical competitors, however, oh, he is good.
The £107million man was named the Player of the Match and with good purpose. He showcased a flawless passing vary, assured decision-making, and evaded Liverpool stress with ease.
Fernandez took 117 touches, accomplished 10 of 11 tried lengthy balls, each of his tried take-ons and created two probabilities.
To assume Pochettino is on the verge of partnering him with Moises Caicedo, additionally within the aforementioned dialog, is a daunting prospect for Chelsea's rivals.
Ben Chilwell has all the time been a participant of nice high quality. That's why Chelsea splashed £50m for his signature in 2020. Injuries have been the problem, however he is undroppable when match.
The 26-year-old thrived in a left-wing-back function on Sunday, terrorising Trent Alexander-Arnold as one of many hosts' largest aim threats.
Chilwell supplied the help for Disasi's equaliser and thought he fired Chelsea forward instantly after, rounding Alisson to fit dwelling.
He was offside, however his menace left an enduring impression.
Nicolas Jackson squandered a number of good openings and was arguably lucky to keep away from conceding a penalty after the ball struck his excessive hand within the Chelsea field.
But there's something there, as he proved in pre-season. Chelsea should follow the 22-year-old if he is to rapidly discover his scoring contact within the Premier League.
Jackson appeared vigorous on the ball, creating an opportunity within the dying embers, which Mykhaylo Mudryk did not convert.
And Pochettino will probably follow him whereas his various striker choices stay far and few.
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