Chelsea are aiming to return from the September worldwide break with a bang this Saturday once they journey to Bournemouth within the Premier League.
The Blues have endured a tough 2024/25 – their six-goal thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers apart – and Enzo Maresca continues to be trying to instil his philosophy on the membership. Chelsea’s gargantuan squad, stuffed to the brim with younger expertise, will naturally take time to regulate to a brand new and distinct type.
Nonetheless, the Italian is probably not afforded a big adjustment interval, which is why it is so essential that he tops up his help from the membership’s hierarchy with constructive performances and convincing outcomes.
Right here is how Chelsea might line up for a tough journey to the south coast.
GK: Robert Sanchez – Regardless of Chelsea beginning the marketing campaign with a gazillion goalkeepers, they’ve trimmed their assortment since. Sanchez nonetheless seems to be Maresca’s favoured selection however summer time signing Filip Jorgensen is respiratory down his neck.
RB: Malo Gusto – There are considerations over Gusto’s health heading into Saturday after he picked up an harm within the draw with Crystal Palace earlier than the worldwide break. With Reece James injured, Gusto will probably be referred to as upon if remotely match.
CB: Wesley Fofana – After lacking final season by harm, Fofana is making up for misplaced time. He has already gained favour with Maresca in the beginning of the season regardless of competitors from current recruit Tosin Adarabioyo.
CB: Levi Colwill – The centre-back returned to England obligation over the worldwide interval, though he was used at left-back by Lee Carsley. The versatile powerhouse will return to his most popular function in opposition to the Cherries.
LB: Marc Cucurella – Cucurella struggled in opposition to the attacking risk of Daniel Munoz in opposition to Palace however needs to be handed extra alternatives to get ahead himself this weekend.
DM: Moises Caicedo – Having began to seek out his ft in a Chelsea shirt, his significance has elevated following Romeo Lavia’s harm. He faces a protracted journey again to England having performed for Ecuador on Tuesday evening.
DM: Enzo Fernandez – It nonetheless looks like there may be rather more to return from Fernandez, who has proven solely glimpses of his excellence in a Chelsea shirt. He too was in motion with Argentina on Tuesday night.
RW: Noni Madueke – After his hat-trick in opposition to Wolves and one other robust displaying in opposition to Palace, Madueke earned his first senior minutes in an England shirt over the worldwide interval. His confidence needs to be at an all-time excessive heading to Bournemouth.
AM: Cole Palmer – Regardless of withdrawing from England obligation with a minor health concern, the influential Palmer needs to be match to face Bournemouth. Chelsea nonetheless depend on the attacking midfielder to open doorways within the remaining third.
LW: Pedro Neto – He already has an help beneath his belt in opposition to his former employers Wolves however it is going to take time for the speedy Portuguese to seek out his ft in west London. You’ll count on him to maintain Julian Araujo busy this weekend.
ST: Nicolas Jackson – Jackson has been in spectacular early season type for the Blues, scoring twice and notching an help after simply three video games. He is all the time a handful in and across the remaining third together with his tempo and direct runs.
