The Blues have come in for heavy criticism after back-to-back defeats against both Manchester clubs and another loss could spin them into crisis

The Blues have come in for heavy criticism after back-to-back defeats against both Manchester clubs and another loss could spin them into crisis.

Chelsea were completely dominated by Manchester City in their previous match and were lucky to escape having lost only 1-0. 

Conte came in for much criticism as his side struggled to string passing moves together, while they created very little with Eden Hazard operating as a false 9. 

That same strategy is unlikely to come into play against weaker opposition which would mean a return for Olivier Giroud or Alvaro Morata to the start line up. 

Morata's poor form and injury record has meant he hasn't scored in 11 games, with his last goal coming against Brighton & Hove Albion in December. This might lead to Giroud leading the line.  

Conte will likely go into the match with as strong of a line up as possible, with so much riding on the result. That's despite their away trip to Barcelona coming up on Wednesday.