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Talking Tactics- Chelsea vs Bayern Munich

By Kartik Sahni

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - JULY 25: Bayern Munich Forward Robert Lewandowski (L) in action against Chelsea Defender Cesar Azpilicueta (R) during the International Champions Cup match between Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Munich at National Stadium on July 25, 2017 in Singapore. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - JULY 25: Bayern Munich Forward Robert Lewandowski (L) in action against Chelsea Defender Cesar Azpilicueta (R) during the International Champions Cup match between Chelsea FC and FC Bayern Munich at National Stadium on July 25, 2017 in Singapore. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images) /
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MUNICH, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 24: Javi Martinez (L), Kingsley Coman (2ndL) and teammates of FC Bayern Muenchen practice during a training session ahead of their Champions League round of 16 match against Chelsea FC at Saebener Strasse training ground on February 24, 2020, in Munich, Bavaria. (Photo by Alexandra Beier/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 24: Javi Martinez (L), Kingsley Coman (2ndL) and teammates of FC Bayern Muenchen practice during a training session ahead of their Champions League round of 16 match against Chelsea FC at Saebener Strasse training ground on February 24, 2020, in Munich, Bavaria. (Photo by Alexandra Beier/Getty Images) /

Predicted Starting XI

Bayern Munich are unbeaten since mid-December in all competitions with the latest victory coming against Paderborn on Friday. Chelsea, on the contrary, have collected only five points in their last five league outings. The Blues have recently been plagued with injuries in their attacking department. On the other hand, Bayern had to deal with their share of problems in the defense.

Frank Lampard is expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation if Callum Hudson-Odoi is available. Else, the hosts might be deployed in a 4-3-3 with Pedro used on the left flank. Bayern Munich will probably line up in their preferred 4-2-3-1 structure.

Expected Line-Ups:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1/4-3-3): Kepa Arrizabalaga, Reece James, Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, Willian, Tammy Abraham, Callum Hudson-Odoi/Pedro.

Bayern (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer, Benjamin Pavard, Jerome Boateng, David Alaba, Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich, Thiago Alcantara, Kingsley Coman, Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry, Robert Lewandowski

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