Enzo Maresca has made a decent start to his tenure at Chelsea, but he will be expected to show his true managerial abilities in the upcoming matches. A major controversy arose over the club’s ownership during the international break. This situation will draw a lot of attention, but the team must focus on getting through this game.
Cole Palmer was called up to the England squad for both UEFA Nations League campaigns, but decided to leave the squad. The Premier League has named the 22-year-old as Goal of the Month for his outstanding goal against Wolves, and he is expected to start for the Blues in this game against the Cherries.
Noni Madueke made his England debut against Finland, coming on as a substitute and setting up Harry Kane’s second goal of the night. His form this season has secured him a place in the starting line-up. Here are the other players who could line up for the Blues in a 4-2-3-1 formation
Robert Sanchez, goalkeeper
Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Robert Sanchez is Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper in the Premier League. With Filip Jorgensen suffering an injury while on international duty, it is unlikely that another goalkeeper other than Robert Sanchez will start in goal for Chelsea.
Axel Disasi, right-back
Axel Disasi has not been on the field as much as he would have liked this season. The French centre-back has mainly played in UEFA Conference League matches, but with Reece James and Malo Gusto both out, it looks like Maresca will have to play with Disasi in the lineup.
There were reports that Disasi would leave the club but the move fell through on deadline day, meaning he will stay with the Blues until at least January. He played a few games at right-back last season and did a good job there, and the experience he has gained in that position in the past will help him a lot if he gets to play there against Bournemouth.
Levi Colwill, centre-back
Levi Colwill has been one of Chelsea’s most loyal defenders this season, and his performances earned him a call-up to the national team for the Nations League matches. The young defender played in both games and put in a good performance for the Three Lions.
He will definitely be a regular in the team for the majority of the season as he is a great passer of the ball, something he has proven on several occasions since becoming a regular in the Chelsea first team.
