Chelsea gem Colwill out of action with shoulder injury

Pochettino's men are 12 points adrift of Manchester City and 10 off even the top four, as they have been far less impressive when expected to blow the opposition away.

Chelsea have proven they can mix it with the best, the task for Pochettino is now to find the solution to break down deep-lying defences and move swiftly up the table.

But the Blues will have to contend with yet another injury problem in the defensive line as Levi Colwill, who was making an impact at Stamford Bridge, is out of action with a shoulder injury.

The 20-year-old missed his side's 4-4 draw against Manchester City on matchday 12 of the Premier League and his recovery time is uncertain. Marc Cucurella took his place in Chelsea's starting XI at left-back in Sunday's encounter.