Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the eager press ahead of his fourth place side playing a currently seventh Bournemouth. The Italian revealed Blues fitness news ahead of the Stamford Bridge clash. And, thankfully for the west London side, the boss had an uplifting update for the CFC fan base.
Today we briefly review the FA Cup win against Morecambe at the weekend. In addition to that, we preview the upcoming game versus the Cherries. Furthermore, we explain how we think the Blues may line-up in a certain way against Andoni Iraola's men and why. Let's waste no time and get to it.
Chelsea destroy Morecambe
Well, the Blues highlights from Saturday are certainly worth a look! Goals aplenty, indeed. Five of them to be exact, and all from Chelsea. Tosin Adarabioyo is steadily making a name for himself at the Bridge. While young Tyrique George also stepped up on the day.
As you can tell, and probably knew anyway, the Chelsea starting lineup was heavily rotated for the contest with the Football League Two side. In fact, winger Pedro Neto was the only man to keep his place from the EPL XI which began against Crystal Palace.
Predicted Blues XI vs Bournemouth
Maresca will certainly reinstate most, if not all, of his first-choice personnel for the visit of AFCB. Levi Colwill was partnered by Adarabioyo for the shock loss at Ipswich Town. Though I think the latter could retain his place in the team vs Bournemouth.
Maresca did confirm winger Noni Madueke has returned and is available for selection. I have a feeling Jadon Sancho might start in the Premier League again however.
Meanwhile Romeo Lavia and Reece James came through unscathed from the Shrimps outing and are fully fit. Therefore our expected lineup is below:
Sanchez; Caicedo, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Lavia; Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.