Chelsea are considering selling either Hakim Ziyech or Christian Pulisic due to a lack of game time, according to reports.
Thomas Tuchel has enjoyed a fine start to life as Blues boss, having overseen five wins and a draw from his first six games in charge.
Timo Werner and Mason Mount were given the nod in the two inside-forward roles for Monday’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle.
But while the likes of Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic and Callum Hudson-Odoi seem to have benefited from Tuchel’s appointment, others have lost out.
And while Ziyech was selected for the 0-0 draw with Wolves in Tuchel’s first match at the helm, he has not started another top-flight outing since.
"It was a tight decision if he started or not,” he said after the game.
"Unfortunately we only had three changes, which makes it very difficult for the players and what they might deserve. He deserves to start, he deserves to come in."
The Blues will be seeking their sixth successive win in all competitions at St Mary’s.
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