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Word has it that Andy Robertson will start against Chelsea. I’m not sure I would agree with that as Tsimikas has been very good in his absence. I would be inclined to give him a few more games before he rushes Robertson back.

Tsimikas does look the business to be fair, I may be controversial here....is he a better crosser than Robbo ?. Deserves to at least start against Chelsea.

I'd say Tsimikas needs easier games to get used to the prem. He was brought in as cover really and seems to be up to the task. Still a few lapses at the back though so I'd bring Robertson back in against a title rival.

Chelsea are European Champions and stronger than last season. Not a bad start for Tuchel after joining in January..

Tsimikas is very good going forward, his crossing is very good, probably better than Robbo, but Robbo looks the better defender to me, certainly positionally, but that could also be as his defensive colleagues are mire used to Robbo.

So against Chelsea, I think I would feel better with Robbo if he is fit now, still, nice problem to have to be debating whether we need to bring Robbo back as we now have a decent replacement!

I would keep Tsimikas. Make Robertson earn his place back as that would send a strong message to the squad that no one is safe.

After watching Chelsea against Arsenal where they opened up on their right all the time I think Robbo is needed. Tsimikas will be good when we attack alot but Robbo is still a better defender.

Indeed, Rees James is quite a client