Antonio Conte will be relieved going into the upcoming selection, knowing that the likes of Diego Costa and Eden Hazard are fit and available selection. They have become a crucial part of the Chelsea side and for them to be missing from the team sheet would mean a major loss for the Chelsea team. They are in good form for Chelsea and they will be wanting to keep his form going strong.
(Editor’s Note: the following Chelsea FC starting XI prediction is by Caleb Thompson)
Diego Costa is back in selection for the upcoming game after a groin injury took him out of the Spanish squad. He resumed training with the Chelsea squad on Wednesday after recovering from the injury scare. Antonio Conte insists that he isn’t a doubt to play and this most likely means that he will feature on the starting team sheet for the upcoming game against Middlesbrough.
Eden Hazard’s fitness has also caused concern from Chelsea fans as he limped off during Belgium’s game against Estonia. But he seems ready to play in the upcoming game against Middlesbrough. He posted on his Instagram saying that he was ready “for the weekend” implying that he is all set for the game.
These two players are crucial for Antonio Conte’s formation so Chelsea fans can rest assured that both Diego Costa and Eden Hazard will play for Chelsea against Middlesbrough.