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Right-Wing Back - Reece James
In the enforced absence of Andreas Christensen due to injury, Reece James is expected to come into the side straight away. The 22-year-old was enjoying the form of his life before he suffered a hamstring tear in a Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion.
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James coming into the team will be huge for Tuchel's side as he has proved to be a major creative outlet for the team this season. Tuchel will hope his star wing-back can provide a spark on his return to action.
Central Midfield - N'Golo Kante
French midfielder N'Golo Kante has the chance to complete the set in English football. The combative midfielder has won almost every trophy available in club football in his time in England. The Carabao Cup is the only one that has evaded him since his arrival in the league, as he lost the final to Manchester City in 2019.
Kante is expected to play a key role in midfield in the final against Liverpool as the Frenchman's importance to the side cannot be overstated. He impressed in the sides' 2-2 draw earlier in the season, and more of the same is expected of him.
Central Midfield - Mateo Kovacic
Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic limped off minutes into the second half against Lille in midweek, but has been declared fit to face Liverpool in the final. The former Real Madrid man has been Chelsea's best midfielder this season and has combined to devastating effect with Kante.
Kovacic scored a stunning volley from outside the box in the 2-2 draw when both sides last met. The Croatian's ability to dribble in tight spaces will be helpful against Liverpool's high press.
Left-Wing Back - Marcos Alonso
Spanish left-wing back Marcos Alonso is expected to continue in his position as Ben Chilwell is still sidelined. Like Kante, Alonso is on the verge of completing the set as a Chelsea player. The Spaniard has won every title bar the Carabao Cup as a blue.
Alonso is a potent attacking threat for Chelsea, but his defensive deficiencies make him vulnerable to opposition attackers. He will come up against Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold on his flank and may be the weak link in Chelsea's team.
