Conte should give these 3 Chelsea players a chance against Stoke City

Nathaniel Chalobah

Disposing N’Golo Kante of a starting place is almost impossible, but Conte hasn’t always kept with Nemanja Matic as the Frenchman’s midfield partner this season.

And that may mean that England Under-21 international Nathaniel Chalobah could receive his first Premier League start of the campaign at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday.

The 22-year-old has made eight substitute appearances in the league this term to demonstrate his importance in the Blues squad, and he has started three of their four FA Cup ties as well.

A string of loan spells has no doubt helped Chalobah in his development, but now is the time for the Chelsea fans to see him at his best, and it could come against the Potters this weekend.