5 Ways Tuchel Could Possibly Lineup If Paul Pogba Signs For Chelsea Next Summer

Chelsea is expected to make defenders a priority this summer, but the midfield is another area of worry. Chelsea may attempt to lure a long-serving Manchester United star away from the clutches of some of Europe’s best, who will do all in their power to lure Pogba away from the Premier League. After confirming his departure from Manchester United, the French midfielder will be without a club in June.

With Saul Niguez almost certain to return to Spain in the summer, and Jorginho and N’Golo Kante’s futures uncertain, the midfield is an area to keep an eye on once the 2021/22 season ends.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is another player who might leave west London permanently this summer if his precarious condition does not improve.

Rice and Tchouameni appear to be out of reach, with the Hammers demanding more than £150 million for their midfielder and Real Madrid in pole position to capture Monaco’s number eight.

Regardless of the circumstances, with Pogba being a ‘free signing,’ it will undoubtedly be an expensive operation for the Blues to pull off, including pay and signing on fees, as well as agent demands.

Nevertheless, Chelsea have what it takes to strike a deal with Paul Pogba and his agent before the start of next season.

Having taken into account variables and possibilities, we’ll explore five different ways Thomas Tuchel could set up his midfield with Pogba at the heart of proceedings for the serial winners:

1. Chelsea’s Lineup A

Goalkeeper: Mendy

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Chalobah, James, Chilwell

Midfielders: Kovacic, Kante, Pogba

Attackers: Havertz, Pulisic, Werner

2. Chelsea’s Lineup B

Goalkeeper: Mendy

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Chalobah, James, Chilwell

Midfielders: Jorginho, Kante, Pogba

Attackers: Havertz, Pulisic, Werner

3. Chelsea’s Lineup C

Goalkeeper: Mendy

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Chalobah, James, Chilwell

Midfielders: Gallagher, Kante, Pogba

Attackers: Havertz, Pulisic, Werner

4. Chelsea’s Lineup D

Goalkeeper: Mendy

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Chalobah, James, Chilwell

Midfielders: Kovacic, Jorginho, Pogba

Attackers: Havertz, Pulisic, Werner

5. Chelsea’s Lineup E

Goalkeeper: Mendy

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Chalobah, James, Chilwell

Midfielders: Kovacic, Gallagher, Pogba

Attackers: Havertz, Pulisic, Werner