As the transfer window ramps up speed to its final day on Thursday, the Premier League gathers momentum as Chelsea are faced with their first-midweek fixture of the season. Chelsea does not appear short of work to do off the pitch with the signing of Wesley Fofana expected after agreeing a fee with Leicester, but Thomas Tuchel's admission the club could do with more players could see a very busy few days.
Ross Barkley departed the club on Monday afternoon by mutual consent, but Tuchel has had to rely on other Chelsea stars who may still see their future as away from the club, with the likes of Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic remaining in the Blues' matchday squads. However, neither is likely to start against the Saints.
The Blues boss will be back on the touchline, having been confined to the stands for Chelsea's win over Leicester, but with an injury to N'Golo Kante and Conor Gallagher's suspension, Tuchel will be short of midfielders to utilise for the clash.
