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3 Chelsea players who could retain their starting spots against AC Milan in the Champions League

Pulisic has been impressive for the Blues under Potter secured an emphatic 3-0 victory against over the weekend, with goals from Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja making it three wins on the bounce for the Blues. Due to fixture congestion, new manager Graham Potter made seven changes to his starting XI against Wolves. Your Chelsea team news!

Your Chelsea team news! Despite several changes to the starting XI, Chelsea looked comfortable at home against a struggling Wolves team. Next up for Chelsea is a trip to on October 11. Some players who impressed against Wolves could feature in the starting lineup at the San Siro too. Without further ado, let's look at three such players who could start against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League.

#3 Marc Cucurella

Cucurella was a stand out performer against Wolves The Spanish defender returned to the Blues' starting XI after missing a few games due to illness. was one of the standout players for Chelsea against Wolves and could possibly retain his spot for the match against AC Milan. The 24-year-old kept Spanish winger Adama Traore quiet throughout the game and also offered attacking support to Pulisic. His inclusion in the team saw him operate both as a left-back and left-centre-back. Cucurella's work rate was commendable and he showed good passing range as well. Good feeling today at the Bridge Good feeling today at the Bridge Potter will have to select between the Spaniard and Ben Chilwell against AC Milan. However, going by Cucurella's display over the weekend, there is a good chance that he starts in this match.

#2 Jorginho

Jorginho had an impressive performance for the Blues against Wolves returned to the Blues' starting XI against Wolves and impressed in midfield as he was one of the standout players in the match. He controlled the tempo of the game perfectly and made a couple of defensive contributions. The 30-year-old midfielder completed 53 passes with a pass success rate of 93% against Wolves. He also won six ground duels and made 12 ball recoveries. Another top shift! ?Another top shift! ? Jorginho could possibly have done enough to start in midfield when the west London club travel to Italy to face AC Milan.

#1 Christian Pulisic

Pulisic scored his first goal of the season for Chelsea against Wolves Pulisic showed his new manager what he brings, especially when played in his preferred position, which is as a left-sided forward. The American winger was direct with his runs and was a constant threat in attack for Chelsea. Love this move and finish! Love this move and finish! He also capped his brilliant display against Wolves with a lovely taken goal to double his team's lead after finishing a pass from Mason Mount. Pulisic currently has to compete with Raheem Sterling for the left-wing spot, but he did make a good case for himself against Wolves. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found