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Right-Wing Forward - Hakim Ziyech
Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech looks to have hit form for Chelsea at the right time. The winger limped off against Lille in the Champions League, but has been passed fit for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.
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Ziyech provided the assist for Kai Havertz's opener against Lille days after scoring the winner against Crystal Palace. The winger has struggled for form and fitness in his time at the club, so his return to good shape will be a thing of joy for Tuchel.
Mason Mount was on the bench for the last match after having recovered from an injury, but the Englishman may not be risked ahead of the in-form Ziyech in the final.
Ziyech's creativity will be important for his team against a Liverpool side that has a very good defensive structure. His connection with Azpilicueta has become stronger in recent matches, and the side will look to leverage it.
Centre Forward - Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz starting ahead of Romelu Lukaku is expected for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool. The German forward has looked a better fit for Chelsea than Lukaku. Statistically, Chelsea have performed better when he has played than when Lukaku has.
Havertz led the line in the 2-2 draw against Liverpool after Lukaku was left out in the aftermath of his interview with Sky Italia going viral. The German was impressive on the occasion, and his side picked up a credible result. He also scored in the 1-1 draw between the sides earlier in the season.
Chelsea played some good football in the final third against Lille in their Champions League match with Havertz leading the line. Tuchel will want to continue with him up top against a Liverpool side that will find it easy to isolate a player of Lukaku's profile.
Left-Wing Forward - Christian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic has been shuffled about a lot this season, but his best performances have come when he has played on the left wing. The American forward found the net in the last meeting between Chelsea and Liverpool.
Tuchel knows that playing with a winger as direct as Pulisic will help his side expose the defensive frailties of Alexander-Arnold. Pulisic will surely have seen his confidence boosted after he found the net against Lille, and this could work in Chelsea's favor.
Pulisic will look to build on his impressive performance last time out and help Chelsea win this Carabao Cup final. The last time he started a final for the club, he found the back of the net.
