Predicted Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Leeds United, Palmer starts

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December 3, 2025 18:57 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Chelsea travel to Elland Road for tonight’s Premier League clash against Leeds United.

Ahead of the game, manager Enzo Maresca is likely to make multiple changes to the XI.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-up:

Robert Sanchez had a superb outing against the Gunners last weekend. The Spaniard has kept six clean sheets in the league this season and will be eyeing another shutout.

Reece James and Wesley Fofana have been handled with extra caution by Maresca, given their injury record. The duo could drop to the bench.

Malo Gusto and Marc Cucurella are likely to line up at right and left-back tonight. Tosin Adarabioyo could come in to partner Trevoh Chalobah in central defence.

With Moises Caicedo suspended, Andrey Santos looks the likely candidate to start in the number six position. Enzo Fernandez could slot alongside the Brazilian ace.

Cole Palmer could make his first appearance since September against Leeds. He has fully recovered from a groin injury and a toe fracture.

The Englishman looks poised to start in the number 10 role tonight.

In the final third, it could be Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho on the right and left wing with Liam Delap starting as the number nine.

Estevao and Joao Pedro could be dropped as part of the rotation.

Predicted Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Delap.