EPL: How Chelsea could lineup vs Crystal Palace

Chelsea will make a short trip today to play London rivals Crystal Palace in the English Premier League.

Ahead of the match, the Blues will play with Mason Mount, who sustained an ankle injury during their final match vs Palmeira in the club world cup last weekend.

Been Chilwell remains absent for the rest of the season.

However, Chelsea have been handed a boost in the person of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who has returned to training.

Reece James is also likely to get a nod to start for the Blues.

However, because Chelsea would also be playing in the UCL vs Lille a few days after playing Crystal Palace, Thomas Tuchel could keep some of his main players fresh for the match and this could see Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic start against Crystal Palace.

While Ziyech has scored in his last two Premier League games for the Blues, Pulisic has scored five goals against Crystal Palace than he has against any other Premier League side.

Chelsea possible starting lineup: Mendy; Chalobah, Christensen, Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Ziyech, Lukaku, Pulisic