Following an eventful international break, in which both Ross Barkley and Callum Hudson-Odoi shone respectively, Chelsea will be looking to make a strong start to yet another packed schedule of fixtures as they kick-off their end of season run-in with a trip to relegation-threatened Cardiff on Sunday.
Aside from the performances of Chelsea’s English contingent, there were also impressive showings from Eden Hazard, who scored on his 100th appearance for Belgium, and Olivier Giroud as competition for places increases in a team bereft of ideas. Hudson-Odoi, however, will be the one player pushing intently for a starting spot in South Wales having incredibly made his starting England debut before his full Premier League debut.
After a disappointing result against Everton, in the sides last game before the international break, Maurizio Sarri will need to bounce back with a commanding performance and victory against a Cardiff side who were comprehensively beaten by the Blues in the reverse fixture this season despite taking an early lead.
Sarri has virtually a fully-fit squad heading into the game on Sunday, and as has been proven many times this season his ability to pick the right team will prove crucial.
