Chelsea’s starting eleven to face Manchester United at Old Trafford this afternoon has been confirmed – and N’Golo Kante starts in midfield!
Kante was withdrawn at half-time during our 2-2 draw with Burnley on Monday night, with his availability for this crucial fixture being unclear in the lead up to the game.
Thankfully from a Chelsea perspective, Kante, who has a surprisingly good scoring record against United, the Frenchman has recovered in time to be involved.
Gonzalo Higuain is fielded through the middle, with Maurizio Sarri ditching his usual false 9 system away to a team in the top six. Willian starts over Pedro.
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Antonio Rudiger, who picked up a knee injury at Anfield, makes his return to the starting eleven for what could prove to be the biggest game of Chelsea’s season.
Rudiger has been influential for the Blues this season, his inclusion is a huge boost.
Here’s how we lineup in full. This is the team that Sarri has entrusted to get the result today – do you think we can pull it off, Blues?
Here's our 11 to take on Man Utd! 💪#MUNCHE pic.twitter.com/l9o7haIqs3
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 28, 2019
The #MUFC XI who will take on Chelsea… #MUNCHE
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 28, 2019
