Predicted Chelsea XI vs Bournemouth: Disasi starts in 4-2-3-1 formation
Enzo Maresca has had a decent start to his tenure at Chelsea, but he will be expected to show off his true managerial abilities in the upcoming games. The international break saw a major ownership controversy unveiled at the club. There will be eyeballs on that situation, but the team have to focus on getting over the line in this game
Cole Palmer was called up to the England squad for their two UEFA Nations League campaign, but he decided to opt out of the squad. The Premier League has awarded the 22-year-old the goal of the month award for his stellar goal against Wolves. He is expected to feature for the Blues in this game against the Cherries.
Noni Madueke earned his debut England cap during the game against Finland. He came on as a substitute and set up Harry Kane for the second goal of the night. His form this season has cemented him a spot in the starting lineup. Here are the other players that could feature for the Blues in a 4-2-3-1 formation
Robert Sanchez, Goalkeeper
Enzo Maresca has reiterated that Robert Sanchez is the starting goalkeeper for Chelsea in the Premier League. With Filip Jorgensen suffering an injury while on national duty, it seems unlikely that any other keeper apart from Robert Sanchez goes in goal for Chelsea.
Axel Disasi, Right-Back
Axel Disasi has not seen the field as much as he would have liked this season. The French centre-back has mostly played in the UEFA Conference League games, but with Reece James and Malo Gusto both ruled out, it looks like Maresca would have to go with Disasi in the lineup.
There were reports linking Disasi away from the club, but a move fell through on deadline day, which now means that he will stay with the Blues at least till January. He played a few games at right-back last season and did a good job there. His experience of having played there in the past will be of great help if he gets positioned to play there against Bournemouth.
Levi Colwill, Centre-Back
Levi Colwill has been one of the stalwarts in defence for Chelsea this season. His performances earned him a call-up to the national team for the Nations League fixtures. The young defender played in both the games and put in a good performance for the Three Lions.
He is definitely going to be a starter in the team for the majority of the season as he is a great passer of the ball, which has been on display several times since he has been a first team regular at Chelsea.