As expected, Kurt Zouma starts for Chelsea’s development side in the EFL Trophy match against Oxford United at Stamford Bridge.
So too does Marco van Ginkel, who returned to action after a knee problem to play alongside Zouma in a recent Under-23 game against Everton.
Tonight’s match will be Zouma’s third outing for the Under-23s as part of his comeback from the cruciate injury he suffered in February.
The French defender is expected to be in contention for a first-team return soon after the international break.
Chelsea: Collins, Aina, Zouma, Colley, Dabo, James, Van Ginkel, Quintero, Ali, Mount, Ugbo.
Subs: Christie-Davies, Scott, Grant, Maddox, St Clair, Cumming, Taylor-Crossdale.
This post was last modified on 08/11/2016