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Rohan Jivan

'Game over Palace' - Chelsea fans react to Thomas Tuchel's team selection for Crystal Palace clash

Chelsea fans have reacted to Thomas Tuchel's lineup for their game against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and it's safe to say that the response has been rather positive.

The German has made four changes to the team that started in Abu Dhabi last week against Palmeiras, with goalkeeper Edouard Mendy retaining his place in between the sticks.

Across the backline, Andreas Christensen, Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger make up the back three, whilst Malang Sarr and Cristian Pulisic look set to be deployed as wingbacks.

Within the engine room of the team, N'golo Kante partners Jorginho in the double pivot.

Club record signing Romelu Lukaku leads the line and will be hoping that last weeks opener against Palmeiras will allow him to have a strong finish to the season.

Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech start either side of the Belgium international to form the front three.

Plenty of talking points have arisen regarding the team and it seems that Chelsea fans are delighted with the inclusion of Cristian Pulisic.

@ChelsTransfer wrote: "Pulisic starts. Game over Palace"

@AlfidiNick said: "Pulisic out of the ice - unleash Captain America"

@freaklybtw wrote: "Can't wait for Pulisic to score again"

@90sSophie said: "Lukaku and Pulisic will get us goals"

@Tunnykvng wrote: "Pulisic is here for his annual good game"

@GreyOfori said: "Pulisic at his palace. Let’s gooooo"

The Blues' Premier League form since the turn of the year has been rather underwhelming, winning just one of their last five encounters.

But Tuchel will be hoping that the club's triumph in the FIFA Club World Cup will give the team much-needed confidence going into the business end of the season.

Starting team: Mendy, Christensen, Silva, Rudiger, Pulisic, Kante, Jorginho, Sarr, Ziyech, Lukaku, Havertz

Subs: Kepa, Alonso, Chalobah, Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, Saul, Kenedy, Vale, Werner

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