Enzo Maresca will revert to his strongest possible team against Bournemouth (Image: GETTY)
will be desperate to end their barren spell in the by claiming all three points against this evening.The Blues have failed to win any of their last four league games, but they did manage to thrash Morecambe in the on Saturday.Several players, including the likes of Reece James and Romeo Lavia, could feature against Bournemouth after returning from injury over the weekend.Noni Madueke was forced to miss out due to illness but has since recovered and could also be involved against the Cherries.Express Sport takes a look at how could line up…
Noni Madueke is one of several Chelsea players who could return against the Cherries (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea predicted XI vs Bournemouth
Goalkeeper – Sanchez
has made it clear that he is planning to stick with Robert Sanchez as his first-choice goalkeeper. The Spaniard has not been entirely convincing at times but will almost certainly retain his spot between the sticks.He was dropped against Ipswich last month, with Filip Jorgensen playing in the defeat at Portman Road, but returned to the side against Crystal Palace and will be expected to face Bournemouth.
Defence – Gusto, Acheampong, Colwill, Cucurella
Josh Acheampong could get another start in the middle of defence, having won over Maresca with his impressive recent displays. He is likely to be paired with Levi Colwill, who has started in all but one of ‘s league games this season.On the flanks, it will be business as usual with Malo Gusto on the right and Marc Cucurella occupying the left.
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Midfield – Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer
There is little reason for to deviate from their tried-and-tested midfield duo of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. They have developed a real understanding of each other’s game and will be tasked with keeping things ticking against Bournemouth., meanwhile, will be deployed further forward as ‘s chief creator and main attacking threat.
Attack – Neto, Sancho, Jackson
Madueke could be involved for the Blues after recovering from the illness that kept him out against Morecambe. However, it seems more likely that will keep his place as the only starter from Saturday to avoid being taken out of the side.Jadon Sancho could occupy the other wide role, with Nicolas Jackson once again getting the nod over Christopher Nkunku as the lone striker.
Predicted XI vs Bournemouth – Sanchez; Gusto, Acheampong, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Palmer; Neto, Sancho, Jackson.