Predicted Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Pafos, Estevao starts

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January 21, 2026 18:47 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea entertain Pafos in tonight’s Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues are currently 14th in the league phase of the competition and could jump into the top eight with a victory against Pafos.

Ahead of the game, manager Liam Rosenior is expected to make multiple changes from the 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-up:

Robert Sanchez is the regular shot-stopper for the Blues and he is expected to continue between the sticks ahead of Filip Jorgensen.

In defence, there could be three changes from last weekend.

Josh Acheampong and Jorrel Hato are poised to replace Reece James and Marc Cucurella in the full-back positions.

Wesley Fofana could come in to partner Trevoh Chalobah with Tosin Adarabioyo ruled out with a hamstring issue.

Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo should line up as the central midfield pairing with Cole Palmer in the number 10 role.

In the final third, it could be Jamie Gittens and Estevao on the wings, replacing Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto.

Liam Delap should get the nod over Joao Pedro upfront.

Predicted Chelsea line-up vs Pafos: Sanchez; Acheampong, Chalobah, Badiashile, Hato; Fernandez, Caicedo; Estevao, Palmer, Gittens; Delap.