Morata, Bakayoko start for Chelsea

Published on: 20 August 2017

Striker Alvaro Morata will make his first start for Chelsea since arriving from Real Madrid as they take on Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.

Tiemoue Bakayoko, a summer signing from Monaco, makes his debut for the club in what is Tottenham's first league game at Wembley.

Blues centre-back Gary Cahill, suspended after his sending off in the opening day home defeat to Burnley, is replaced by Andreas Christensen.

Speaking on Friday, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte said: "Morata is ready to start the game. He needs to improve his physical condition and he needs a bit of time to reach the top, but he's in contention for the game."

Tottenham bring in Kieran Trippier for Kyle Walker-Peters at right-back, while in midfield Victor Wanyama comes in for Moussa Sissoko.

Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris, Dier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Trippier, Wanyama, Dembele, Davies, Alli, Eriksen, Kane.

Chelsea: Courtois, Christensen, Luiz, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Kante, Bakayoko, Alonso, Moses, Willian, Morata.

Source: espn.co.uk

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