A huddle of Chelsea supporters on social media requested that Kai Havertz starts against Real Madrid in the Champions League tomorrow.
Havertz sat out Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League win over West Ham United, having featured in each of the previous 11 fixtures.
Blues fans on Twitter ordered their young star return to the fold on Tuesday evening.
A semi-final clash with the Spanish giants will be far from simple. Therefore, Tuchel’s team selection must be spot on.
Playing Havertz in the front three usually means sacrificing a traditional no.9 like Olivier Giroud or Tammy Abraham.
With Timo Werner finally getting himself off the mark again on the weekend, it would feel harsh to drop him.
Mason Mount is seemingly untouchable once more. This leaves that last position in attack up for debate.
Clever movement and interchangeable players might be what the doctor ordered to try break down Madrid’s fortress.
Their defence has demonstrated a steeliness that’s similar to Chelsea’s overhaul since Tuchel arrived at Stamford Bridge.
In the past seven games, Zinedine Zidane’s side have conceded just two goals, one to Liverpool and to Barcelona.
This grit and grind is not something usually related to the all guns blazing Galactico’s of old, but it shows how Los Blancos have adapted over time.
Chelsea have taken a slight step back in terms of their free-scoring exploits of days gone by as well.
However, they also appear almost impenetrable.
It will certainly be an intriguing match of two well-drilled teams who are desperate to reclaim their crown as football’s European kings.
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