Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Brentford, Estevao absent

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September 13, 2025 19:32 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has named his starting line-up for the Premier League clash against Brentford on the road.

The Blues have picked up seven points from their opening three games and can temporarily climb to the top of the table with a victory.

Ahead of the game, Maresca has made several changes from the 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge before the break.

Robert Sanchez starts in goal against the Bees, but there are two changes in the backline. Wesley Fofana and Jorrel Hato have got the nod over Malo Gusto and Jorrel Hato in the right and left-back positions.

Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah continue in central defence.

In midfield, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are paired once more, but there are a couple of changes in the final third for the derby.

Facundo Buonanotte starts in the number 10 role. Estevao Willian is ill while Cole Palmer is only fit to make the bench tonight.

Jamie Gittens makes his full debut on the left wing. Pedro Neto will operate on the opposite flank while Joao Pedro will lead the line.

Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Brentford: Sanchez; Fofana, Chalobah, Tosin, Hato; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Buonanotte, Gittens; Pedro.