Impact Ziyech and Mateo Kovacic are the two notable Chelsea holdouts from playing lengthy spells in Qatar, and Potter feels "it's important to give them a little bit of time" to rest and train. Considering Ziyech's absence in tandem with with Kovacic's absence, look for Conor Gallagher and Denis Zakaria to shoulder the midfield load in the near-term.
DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE