Graham Potter has a dilemma on his hands as Chelsea prepare to lock horns with Southampton this weekend. The Blues are set to welcome the Saints to Stamford Bridge, as both sides look to climb up the Premier League table.
Chelsea, who are winless in four games across all competitions, are currently 10 points adrift of fourth-placed Newcastle United. Performances have improved in recent weeks but Potter's side are yet to reap from fruits of their labour on the training ground.
Meanwhile, Southampton are bottom of the table and without a manager after Nathan Jones was sacked. So, the Blues will be eager to strike while the iron is hot as Raheem Sterling edges closer to a return from injury.
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The England international's eye for goal could prove to be the catalyst Chelsea need to kickstart a rich vein of form. Speaking to the press ahead this weekend's tie, Potter issued an update on Sterling.
"It's positive," the Blues boss said. "We're going to train later on this afternoon so providing they come through that okay there's every chance they make the squad."
With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang still out of favour and Kai Havertz failing to impress, there have been calls for David Datro Fofana to feature against Southampton also. Potter added: "There's David Fofana as well, who is a centre-forward that we've signed, who is a young player with potential we feel.
"There's also other forwards but of course Pierre is in our squad, he remains an important player for us. He's worked hard, he knows the situation at the moment but nothing is set in stone. His attitude has been really good and we'll make an assessment as we go forward."
So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at Chelsea's perfect frontline for the clash with Southampton.
Striker: David Datro Fofana
Fofana was a welcomed addition to the Blues side when he replaced Havertz against Fulham earlier this month. He offered Chelsea fresh avenues of attack and almost scored.
Left Wing: Mykhailo Mudryk
Despite his misfortunes in recent weeks, Mudryk has proven his raw quality as he continues to build up his fitness. Before joining the Blues in January, he hadn't played competitively since November so only more minutes will help the winger. He's a constant threat.
Attacking Midfield: Joao Felix
Felix has made the No.10 role his own, forcing Mason Mount out of the side. The on-loan Atletico Madrid star has taken Chelsea's attacking play to a new dimension with some excellent playmaking, pace and skill.
Right Wing: Raheem Sterling or Hakim Ziyech?
For many, Hakim Ziyech is the obvious choice at right wing against Southampton. Noni Madueke has done well though he is yet entirely make the position his own.
It's unlikely that Sterling is fit enough to start but, regardless of how many minutes - if any - he's given, the former Man City star would be a much welcomed addition to the side. For now, Ziyech should keep his place.
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