Chelsea Predicted Line-Up Vs Leeds United As Palmer Starts And James Call Made

Several Chelsea players are facing fatigue after Enzo Maresca utilized a nearly identical starting eleven for the demanding 90-minute contests against Barcelona and Arsenal.

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As a result, the manager is expected to give key personnel a rest for Wednesday’s game against Leeds United, with defenders Reece James and Wesley Fofana specifically anticipated to be absent from the starting line-up.

The Chelsea squad has only two days to recover before their match at Elland Road on Wednesday, a much shorter rest period than the four days they had previously. This demanding schedule might necessitate multiple changes in the backline, though Robert Sanchez is still anticipated to be the starting goalkeeper.

Maresca is expected to keep Malo Gusto as the starting right-back. However, he will need to draw upon the squad depth for the remaining two or three defensive spots. At center-back, Trevoh Chalobah, who has been a dependable starter, is the likely partner for Tosin Adarabioyo against Leeds. Should Chalobah require a rest, Benoit Badiashile is available to step into the role.

On the left side of the defense, Jorrel Hato is a strong candidate to replace Marc Cucurella and make his first start in over a month. Giving Hato this opportunity, despite his previous poor showing against Qarabag in the Champions League, would provide much-needed rest for Cucurella.

Due to Moises Caicedo’s three-game Premier League suspension, Andrey Santos is the only true defensive midfielder (number six) available. Santos is expected to partner with Enzo Fernandez in the midfield, though Fernandez is anticipated to be substituted around the half-time or 60-minute mark, irrespective of the match score.

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On the wings, Estevao is fit for another start, having played only 45 minutes against Arsenal, while Jamie Gittens is set to replace Pedro Neto on the left flank.

Cole Palmer is expected to get playing time soon, but manager Maresca must decide if he will start or come on as a substitute. This decision will directly impact João Pedro’s position: if Palmer starts, Pedro will likely play as a striker; otherwise, Pedro is anticipated to fill the number 10 role behind Liam Delap.

Chelsea Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Jorrel Hato, Andrey Santos, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens

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