[4-2-1-3]: Enzo, Lavia and Felix starts- Chelsea’s new lineups as Enzo Maresca finally gotten defensive and creative balance after changing formation- Madueke and Jackson are both benched
Another international break is here with Chelsea going into it off the back of their second 1-1 draw in a row in the Premier League. Pedro Neto’s equalising goal earned them a point at Stamford Bridge against Arsenal.
That game follows a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford last weekend when Chelsea again came from behind to take a point. In between the two games, the Blues recorded an 8-0 UEFA Conference League win over Armenia.
Several members of Enzo Maresca’s squad will now jet off to represent their nations over the final international break of the year. When they return, eyes will be on a trip to take on Leicester City in the Premier League.
The game will see Maresca return to his former club for the first time since leaving for Chelsea in the summer. The Italian led the Foxes to the Championship title in his one year in charge of the club.
Ahead of that match, here is a look at the latest injury news around Stamford Bridge. The game against Arsenal brought a couple of concerns.
Palmer was a doubt in the build-up to the clash against Arsenal after a foul by Lisandro Martinez in the closing stages of the draw vs Man United. He however played the full 90 minutes of the game, but was spotted limping after full-time.
Chelsea predicted lineup
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Neto, Palmer, Felix; Jackson
