Conte should give these 3 Chelsea players a chance on Boxing Day

Cesc Fabregas

N’Golo Kante’s suspension in the middle could open up an opportunity for Cesc Fabregas to stake a claim for his place, and indeed his future, at Chelsea.

There has been speculation in recent weeks about the Spanish international moving in January after a lack of first team chances and, although he has had more opportunities in the side recently, it still might be something he is considering.

However, Fabregas outlined his importance to the team with the winner against Sunderland on December 14, and also provided the assist for Diego Costa against Manchester City a few weeks earlier.

Fabregas has clearly got so much more to offer at Chelsea, and he could slot in alongside Nemanja Matic against the Cherries on Monday.