Bakayoko starts for Chelsea against Watford

Chelsea have named Tiemoue Bakayoko in the starting line-up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Watford.

There had been concerns Cesc Fabregas would be Antonio Conte's only fit central midfielder for the game against Marco Silva's side, with Bakayoko picking up a knock against Roma on Wednesday to add to long-term injuries to N'Golo Kante and Danny Drinkwater.

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