Enzo Maresca has named an eyebrow-raising starting XI for Chelsea’s trip to Leicester.

There is no Pedro Neto or Malo Gusto, while two goalkeepers have been named on the bench. Cole Palmer, as expected starts.

Joao Felix appears to be the replacement for Neto, while Wesley Fofana could shift to right-back with Benoit Badiashile alongside levil Colwill in the middle.

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Both Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez only arrived back at the club on Thursday following matches in South America, but start. Romeo Lavia missed both of Belgium’s games during the break.

The Blues are without captain Reece James, who has had another hamstring injury setback to continue his nightmare fitness run.

Confirmed team news

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Fofana, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Joao Felix, Jackson

Subs: Jorgensen, Bettinelli, Adarabioyo, Veiga, Dewsbury-Hall, Lavia, Mudryk, Nkunku, Sancho

Leicester City XI: Hermansen, Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen, McAteer, Soumare, Winks, El Khannouss, Ndidi, Vardy

Subs: Ward, Coady, Thomas, Choudhury, Skipp, DC-R, Mavididi, Ayew, Daka

Time and date: 12.30pm GMT on Saturday November 23, 2024

Venue: King Power Stadium

TV channel and live stream: TNT Sports