The Chelsea Lineup That Should Start Against Crystal Palace

Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, hoping to hit their stride after a mixed start.

The Blues began with a win against Brighton at the AMEX, but then put in underwhelming performances against champions Liverpool and newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion. The second-half comeback at the Hawthorns will have given Frank Lampard some hope, but he will come under pressure if things don't improve.

Tammy Abraham's late goal salvaged a point against West Brom / CATHERINE IVILL/Getty Images

On Saturday, they come up against a side who have made a positive start to the new season, defeating Southampton on the opening day before pulling off a shock win at Old Trafford. Last week's contentious home loss to Everton may have put a dampener on things, but Crystal Palace promise to provide a stern test for Chelsea.

Here is the side that Lampard could name to face the Eagles on the weekend.

1. Goalkeeper and Defenders

Chilwell could be set for his first Premier League start in a Chelsea shirt / Visionhaus/Getty Images

Edouard Mendy (GK) - With Willy Caballero starting at the Hawthorns, it appears as if Kepa Arrizabalaga's days are numbered at Stamford Bridge. Their latest arrival Edouard Mendy should take his place, especially after a decent showing in the Carabao Cup in midweek.

Reece James (RB) - Probably the only defender to come away from the West Brom game with his head held high, the former Wigan loanee is a constant threat down the right.

Thiago Silva (CB) - He may have had a nightmare debut, but there is no denying the Brazilian's class.

Kurt Zouma (CB) - The Frenchman scored on the opening day against Brighton, and could return to action after being rested against West Brom.

Ben Chilwell (LB) - With Spanish full-back Marcos Alonso reportedly involved in a clash with manager Frank Lampard, summer signing Ben Chilwell could be in line for his Premier League debut for the Blues after a nagging injury.

2. Midfielders

Hudson-Odoi had an impact against West Brom / NEIL HALL/Getty Images

N'Golo Kante (CM) - The World Cup winner may not be the same player he was a few years ago, but he is still the best defensive midfield option Chelsea have.

Mateo Kovacic (CM) - The Croatian has made 102 appearances for the west Londoners, winning their Player of the Year last season.

Mason Mount (RM) - Mount's goal helped spark the comeback at the Hawthorns with a long-range strike, although he suffered in mid-week, missing the deciding penalty as Chelsea were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Spurs.

Kai Havertz (CM) - Aside from a Carabao Cup hat-trick against Championship side Barnsley, Havertz's career in England hasn't taken off yet. The 21-year-old will be looking to recapture the form he showed at Bayer Leverkusen, where he scored 46 goals in 150 appearances.

Callum Hudson-Odoi (LM) - The teenager came off the bench to score Chelsea's second against West Brom. After missing out on the latest England squad, Hudson-Odoi will be eager to impress – although transfer links with Bayern Munich could see him kept on a short leash.

3. Forward

Werner nets against Spurs / Pool/Getty Images

Timo Werner (ST) - The Germany international opened his account in English football with a brilliant finish at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday. Two more appearances for the 24-year-old will take him to 300 in his professional career.