Mount and Kounte out in Tuchel’s predicted starting XI against Southampton

Ross Barkley is still yet to start a game for Chelsea this season, the Englishman has come on as a substitute multiple times but hasn’t appeared in the starting lineup. Thomas Tuchel could give him that chance of proving himself against Southampton today. He used to be one of Chelsea’s most productive midfielders, but he hasn’t been guaranteed more playing time in recent matches.

Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta lost their place to Ben Chilwel and Reece James respectively. The full backs will be looking to redeem themselves against Southampton today, Marcos Alonso haven’t started a game for Chelsea since Ben Chilwell started his goal scoring streak. Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus Cheek should pivot the midfield today, the duo links up perfectly when they both started.Just few changes made to the defense, Malang Sarr, Trevoh Chalobah and Andreas Christensen could be the defensive trio just as they were weeks back. Edouard Mendy is replaced by Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal, the Spaniard could fight for his place back in Chelsea’s squad with an excellent performance today.