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Midfield: Calum Hudson-Odoi, Ngolo Kante, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Marcos Alonso
It was confusing to see Calum Hudson-Odoi starting as a wing-back under Tuchel. Surprisingly Hudson-Odoi has flourished in both the games in that role, getting the man of the match in the first game and providing an assist in the second game. Odoi's game time was a major talking point when Frank Lampard was in charge but the 20-year-old seems to have found his stride under the German manager.
N'Golo Kante is the first name on the team-sheet wherever he plays. The Frenchman is one of the best in the world and has a skillset only a few can match. Kanté is known for his relentless energy and excellent ball-winning abilities. With never-ending stamina and inch-perfect tackles, interception, and blocks, Kante is the perfect defensive midfielder.
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has hardly put a foot wrong since leaving Southampton to join Jose and Tottenham this season. The Ex-Bayern Munich player has been the midfield marshal in almost every game for the Spurs and has led by example. The Dane is the only Spurs player who makes it in this midfield.
The left wing-back position will be occupied by Marcos Alonso. The Spaniard had a tough time getting into the playing eleven with summer acquisition Ben Chilwell cementing his position. Alonso, however, seems to have revived his Chelsea career under Tuchel and could very well start his second game in a row. The 30-year old has fond memories of playing against Spurs, and once scored a brace against them at Wembley which included a stunning free-kick.
Attack: Hakim Ziyech, Olivier Giroud, Heung-min Son
With the likes of Gareth Bale, Steven Bergwijn, and Lucas Moura in contention, the competition wasn't stiff and Hakim Ziyech takes the right-wing spot in the combined eleven. Hakim Ziyech took the Premier League by storm after he gave a dazzling display against Sheffield United.
The Moroccan has been unlucky with injuries till now but will hope to be fit for this important clash against the London rivals. Chelsea's summer signing has had a bitter-sweet memory regarding Spurs after he scored against them for Ajax in the Champions league semi-final but could not help his team qualify for the final.
The center-forward position would have been the easiest to pick had Harry Kane not been injured. The Englishman is head and shoulders ahead of every striker in the Premier League this season. With limited choices, Olivier Giroud seems to be the best pick. The Frenchman started the game against Wolves and might very well start against Spurs as well.
The final pick to complete this eleven is a very easy one. Heung-min Son has arguably been the best player in the Premier League this season. Consistency and versatility and lethality in front of goal make Son a threatening player. With 12 goals and 6 assists to his name, the South Korean has been the focal point of Mourinho's side alongside Harry Kane.
