Southampton vs Chelsea: Abraham starts for Blues as Mendy returns to goal ahead of Kepa

Chelsea will travel to the St Mary's stadium on Saturday early kick off. It's a great time for Thomas Tuchel who is still unbeaten since he took over at the helm of affairs at the Stamford Bridge. 

The game is expected to kick off at 1:30pm in the early kick off at the South Coast.

The good news for Thomas Tuchel is the return of Tammy Abraham from an injury scare. The English international was substituted in the 2-0 win over Newcastle at the Stamford Bridge on Monday night.

Tammy Abraham has been passed fit for the game as they continue to push for a spot in the top four at the end of the season. 

Thomas Tuchel has recalled Edouard Mendy back to the goalkeeper position after he was rested against Magpies which saw Kepa Arrizabalaga kept a clean sheet against Newcastle. 

Kante comes into the starting XI while Jorginho makes the bench. Also Callum Hudson-Odoi makes the bench, he has started every game under the new manager.

While Timo Werner will join the attack from the left flank.

For the home side who are enduring a difficult spell, they are still without Theo Walcott who is still injured. 

Danny Ings will lead the attack along with Takunmi Minamino and Nathan Redmond