Rank Lampard could make changes against Bournemouth after Chelsea conceded against Arsenal.
Lampard was fuming after Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium and could revert to a three-man defence.
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Guy Howard is likely to come in for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after his anonymous display against Arsenal and Benoit Badiaille is pushing for a start in defence.
„He’s very close,” said Lampard of Badiasch, who hasn’t played in recent weeks.
“He couldn’t play in the Champions League for me. He played against Brighton and it was a tough match for everyone. He competed with Thiago [Silva]With Wesley [Fofana]Trevoh [Chalobah]. He is very close and he trains well.
“There are a lot of young players who have come from other leagues. It’s understandable that there are moments of playtime and moments when you’re not. You’re just finding your feet in this league.
„In a normal case, these players arrive at a moment of great stability at a club like Chelsea. This time, it doesn’t. Credit to those players, it wasn’t easy taking that responsibility on their shoulders. They’re all trying to work and keep going, and we’re on staff to support that.
Mateo Kovacic could be dropped, while Marc Cucurella, Mason Mount and Reece James are sidelined.
Predicted Chelsea XI: Geba; Fly, Thiago Silva, Saloba; Azpilicueta, Fernandez, Kante, Chilwell; Felix, Howards, Maduke.