Chelsea vs Southampton. Premier League.
Stamford Bridge.
Edouard Mendy and Thiago Silva ruled out whilst Theo Walcott in line for Saints debut; watch free match highlights one hour after the full-time whistle on Sky Sports' digital platforms and YouTube channel
Saturday 17 October 2020 15:30, UK
Team news and stats ahead of Chelsea vs Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday (kick-off 3pm).
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard confirmed that Hakim Ziyech will be in the squad for the first time and could be set to make his debut. The former Ajax star has recovered from a knee injury with Ben Chilwell and Christian Pulisic also set to feature.
Edouard Mendy and Thiago Silva are out though, with the goalkeeper injured and the Brazilian not involved following returning from international duty later than ideal.
"Mendy won't be fit for this game but we hope he won't be out for too long," said Lampard at his pre-match press conference after his new signing picked up a thigh injury during his time away with Senegal.
Lampard didn't confirm which one of Kepa Arrizabalaga or Willy Caballero will replace Mendy for Saturday's clash.
Stuart Armstrong is ruled out for Southampton after testing positive for coronavirus which should hand Theo Walcott a second debut for the club after joining on loan from Everton.
Fellow new signing Mohammed Salisu is yet to feature as he recovers from injury and is still "one or two weeks" away according to Ralph Hasenhuttl.
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