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Chelsea FC news: Six possible defensive formations for Antonio Conte featuring Bonucci, Zouma and Christensen

Chelsea's defence is causing problems for Antonio Conte, so talkSPORT looks at how the manager could set his side up with a variety of different formations – check out six options for the Blues by clicking the arrow above, right

Chelsea's start to the season has been mixed, forcing Antonio Conte to make notable tactical changes on the pitch.

Following defeats to Liverpool and Arsenal, Conte opted to change his side's formation from a 4-1-4-1 to a 3-4-3, and many believe he could stick with a back three.

So we've decided to assess the Blues' options.

Taking into account speculation over Leonardo Bonucci moving to Stamford Bridge, along with the return of Andreas Christensen from a loan spell and Kurt Zouma to full fitness, talkSPORT has put together six possible formations for Chelsea, with major changes in defence.

Check them out by scrolling through the slideshow above.

Which do you think is Chelsea's strongest line-up? How would you set the Blues up? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

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