Chelsea Football Formation

Lineup (4-3-3)

Petr Cech · Gary Cahill · Branislav Ivanovic · Ashley Cole · Cesar Azpilicueta · David Luiz · Oscar · Juan Mata · Eden Hazard · Andre Schurrle · Romelu Lukaku

Potential Lineup I see Mourinho having if he decides to shift back to his previously successful 4-3-3 formation at Chelsea. I see Mourinho trying to buy Sami Khedira, and if successful he slots into the Makelele role at defensive midfield. David Luiz would then shift into Gary Cahill's slot. If Schurrle does not get signed I expect Moses or De Bruyne to possibly fill the RW slot, with Oscar another possibility. Lukaku will be a starter because he, like Drogba before him, has the ability to draw the two central defenders with him wherever he goes, minimizing the pressure put on the defensive midfielder (Luiz).

Backups:

GK: Julio Cesar/Thibaut Courtois
LB: Ryan Bertrand
CB: John Terry
CB: David Luiz
RB: Branislav Ivanovic
DM: John Obi Mikel/Sami Khedira
CM: Ramires/Kevin De Bruyne
AM: Oscar/Kevin De Bruyne
LW: Victor Moses
RW: Kevin De Bruyne
ST: Fernando Torres/Demba Ba