Madueke starts, Neto decision, Guiu returns - Chelsea set for flurry of changes vs Servette

After being beaten by Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, there is not much time for Chelsea to reflect on the defeat as they welcome Servette to Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.

Goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic inflicted the first loss of the Enzo Maresca reign with the Blues at the weekend. Maresca, however, was left impressed and encouraged by what he witnessed from his newly-inherited side - with the "big difference" coming inside the penalty box.

"I think the performance was good," the Chelsea head coach said post-match. "The results, we don't like to lose. But the performance was there. We competed against the best team in the world. We competed for large parts of the game at the same level and for some moments we were even better.

"We created chances. The big difference between us and them was inside of the box. And the way they managed the ball in the last part of the game; they are the master of that. But overall, I think the performance was quite good."

Going into Thursday evening's Europa Conference League qualifying round first-leg against Servette, Maresca could be tempted to make some alterations to his team. There could be an official debut for goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. Robert Sanchez failed to impress against Man City and it could be the perfect time to introduce Jorgensen to Stamford Bridge.

Malo Gusto could continue at right-back. Reece James is eligible to feature with his suspension only applying to Premier League matches but he recently suffered a minor knock so there are question marks over the captain's fitness.

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We could see a complete shift in the centre of defence. Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile could come into the team for Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill, who may well be saved for Sunday's trip to Molineux to face Wolves. Marc Cucurella could continue on the left-hand side of a back-four.

Romeo Lavia was very impressive against City and may well be told to go again against the Swiss side. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could be handed a full debut with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo dropping out of the XI, with Maresca perhaps opting for a more attacking setup.

Noni Madueke did not play a single minute against Man City but could come back into the team after an impressive pre-season. Cole Palmer could be used in a more central role to try and get him some momentum, while Pedro Neto could make his full debut for the club on the left wing.

There is a case to start Nicolas Jackson again to try and get him some form. However, with such an array of players to choose from, Maresca may be tempted to use Marc Guiu instead.

Possible Chelsea line-up: Jorgensen; Gusto, Tosin, Badiashile, Cucurella; Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Guiu.