Joao Felix start, Cole Palmer absent, right-back problem - Big Chelsea changes vs Bournemouth
Enzo Maresca may be forced into at least a couple of changes on Saturday as Chelsea return to Premier League action away at Bournemouth.
The first international break of the season is now over with players returning to their clubs as the league campaign gets going again this weekend. For the Blues, there has been so much talk about what is happening away from the pitch in the last week, that Maresca will be desperate for his players to make their own headlines - hopefully positive - down at the Vitality Stadium on the south coast.
However, as is always the case after an international break, there are some question marks over the fitness of a couple of players. Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo are essentially a day behind in their respective training schedules compared to their Chelsea teammates after travelling back from South America.
The midfield duo should be okay for the trip down to the seaside but Maresca will not be too keen on taking any chances with the South Americans. Reece James and Romeo Lavia have not been pictured in training this week with the rest of the squad, casting doubts over their fitness going into the weekend.
Maresca said last month that the injured duo should be fine to return to the squad after the international break. If the images released by the club are anything to go by, though, it does not look like they will take any part in the match at Bournemouth.
This is particularly concerning with Malo Gusto expected to miss the game. The French right-back limped off with a thigh injury late on in the draw against Crystal Palace at the start of the month, and with James seemingly not fit still, it leaves the Blues very short in the right-back position.
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Wesley Fofana has played there before - and did so for a hefty chunk of the game against Palace when Gusto tucked into midfield. Likewise, Axel Disasi is an option, although the French defender is yet to play a single minute of Premier League action this term.
That is set to be one change to the side that drew with Palace, while the other could come in an attacking position. Although Cole Palmer did return to training earlier this week, there are still likely to be some concerns over his fitness levels - meaning there could be a full (second) debut handed to Joao Felix.
The Portugal international has made two cameo appearances for the Blues since returning to the club but there could be scope for Maresca to hand him his first start at the Vitality. While Bournemouth pose an undeniable threat, it is a game where Chelsea's squad should have too much for their opposition.
This could be the perfect time for Maresca to see just how Felix fits into his system, as one of the No.8s/10s in the side. Elsewhere in attack, there could be temptation from Maresca's point of view to start new signing Jadon Sancho, who has had the benefit of working with his new head coach while others were on international duty.
It does seem more likely, though, that Sancho is used off the bench in Bournemouth. Nicolas Jackson is set to lead the line once again and will be hoping to make it three goals in as many league games after striking against Crystal Palace and Wolves in the last two matches.