Graham Potter has hinted to the Independent that he will start Raheem Sterling for Chelsea on Tuesday.
The Blues have a quick turnaround before they face their biggest game of the season against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League tomorrow.
They need to turnaround a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, after they were punished for not taking their chances on the break in Germany.
Stamford Bridge will need to be at its best if it is to play its part tomorrow, and they will at least be buoyed by recently seeing a victory.
Chelsea beat rivals Leeds United 1-0 at the weekend thanks to a Wesley Fofana goal, after a dominant performance from the Frenchman.
Potter elected to play a back three against the relegation-threatened side, safe in the knowledge that he would likely lose his job if he lost the game.
Sterling to start against Dortmund
The shift paid off though, and now looks set to continue for the crucial European endeavour.
Another player who benefitted from his role in the new system was Sterling. The manager has now claimed that he is looking forward to seeing him again when tomorrow roles around.
He said: “His goalscoring record in the Champions League speaks for itself. He’s a proven campaigner in that competition. We’re delighted with that, we’re looking forward to him on the pitch on Tuesday, hopefully enjoying his football.”
The return of the England international will likely mean another substitute appearance for Mykhailo Mudryk, however this is certainly a role he has shown he can make an impact in if handed enough time.
It will likely be a front three that mirrors the one who operated against Leeds. This will see Joao Felix and Raheem Sterling also given the responsibility of finding the net, which Chelsea must do at least once to stay in the tie.
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