{"id":582669,"date":"2025-11-20T14:18:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/582669\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:18:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:18:21","slug":"chelsea-predicted-xi-as-enzo-maresca-makes-controversial-estevao-willian-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/582669\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Predicted XI as Enzo Maresca makes controversial Estevao Willian decision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chelsea are back in Premier League action in the first game of the weekend, taking on newly-promoted Burnley at Turf Moor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues have an excellent recent record away from home against Burnley, winning the last five games by a combined score of 19-3.<\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s last five results at Turf Moor <\/p>\n

Burnley 1-4 Chelsea \u2013 07\/10\/23<\/p>\n

Burnley 0-4 Chelsea \u2013 05\/03\/22<\/p>\n

Burnley 0-3 Chelsea \u2013 31\/10\/20<\/p>\n

Burnley 2-4 Chelsea \u2013 26\/10\/19<\/p>\n

Burnley 0-4 Chelsea \u2013 28\/10\/18<\/p>\n

Enzo Maresca<\/a> has a number of big decisions to make when it comes to his squad selection, especially when taking into account the two games which follow this one.<\/p>\n

The Blues will take on Barcelona and Arsenal within five days of each other at Stamford Bridge<\/a>, and need to ensure a number of their players are at full fitness to compete in those.<\/p>\n

This will see the boss make some changes against Burnley, and The Chelsea Chronicle<\/strong> have predicted the XI which will line up at Turf Moor on Saturday.<\/p>\n

\"EnzoPhoto by GLYN KIRK\/AFP via Getty ImagesChelsea Predicted XI vs Burnley<\/p>\n

After Filip Jorgensen\u2019s request to leave in January<\/a>, Robert Sanchez<\/a> will remain in the starting side as he has for the majority of the campaign.<\/p>\n

Malo Gusto<\/a> will start at right-back, with Reece James in line to captain the Blues in the two crucial games that follow.<\/p>\n

Wesley Fofana<\/a> will start at centre-back. The positions are still up for grabs amongst a host of players in the absence of Levi Colwill.<\/p>\n

He will be partnered by Josh Acheampong<\/a>, who has enjoyed more minutes for the England U21s during the international break.<\/p>\n

How will Chelsea get on against Burnley? <\/p>\n

At left-back, Jorrel Hato<\/a> will be keen to make an impact in his preferred position after struggling at the heart of defence against Qarabag.<\/p>\n

Central midfield will see Enzo Fernandez<\/a> captain the side. It has been reported that Fernandez is fit to feature despite missing the international break due to fitness concerns.<\/p>\n

He will be joined by Andrey Santos<\/a>. This will see Moises Caicedo sit on the bench after playing every minute in South America during the international break.<\/p>\n

Despite Estevao Willian\u2019s brilliant form for both club and country<\/a>, Pedro Neto<\/a> will continue to hold him off for now. The Portugal star didn\u2019t represent his nation either.<\/p>\n

Joao Pedro<\/a> will get another chance to start in his preferred number 10 role, after playing the majority of the campaign up front so far.<\/p>\n

On the left, Alejandro Garnacho<\/a> will be looking to keep up the strong form he has been showing in a Chelsea shirt recently.<\/p>\n

Liam Delap\u2019s<\/a> quest for his first Premier League goal will continue to the game against Burnley, with him keen to return to full fitness and sharpness.<\/p>\n

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