Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Bournemouth, Estevao starts

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December 30, 2025 19:41 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host Bournemouth in the Premier League tonight.

Ahead of the game, manager Enzo Maresca has made five changes from the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.

Robert Sanchez continues in goal for the west London giants.

In defence, there are three changes from the Villa loss. Reece James is replaced by Josh Acheampong in the right-back spot.

Wesley Fofana comes in to partner Trevoh Chalobah in central defence, while Malo Gusto will start as the left-back against the Cherries.

Benoit Badiashile drops to the bench while Marc Cucurella has been ruled out of the game after a hamstring injury last weekend.

There are no changes in midfield, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez start centrally with Cole Palmer in the number 10 role.

In the final third, Estevao comes in for Pedro Neto on the right wing.

Alejandro Garnacho continues on the left wing, but there is a change upfront with Liam Delap replacing Joao Pedro tonight.

Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Bournemouth: Sanchez; Acheampong, Chalobah, Fofana, Gusto; Caicedo, Enzo; Estevao, Palmer, Garnacho; Delap