Chelsea announce confirmed starting XI vs Atalanta in the Champions League

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Enzo Maresca has named his starting XI to take on Atalanta in another huge Champions League group stage game for Chelsea.

The Blues are keen to strengthen their grip on the top eight places in the groups, and a win in Italy would put them in a great position with just two games remaining.

Maresca was certainly going to be without Liam Delap and Cole Palmer, with the latter not travelling to Italy with the squad due to the aim of protecting his fitness.

Moises Caicedo does return to the starting side. He is currently suspended from domestic competitions, but eligible to compete in the Champions League.

Confirmed Chelsea XI to face Atalanta in the Champions League

Let’s have a look at the Chelsea XI which will take on Atalanta tonight…

In the absence of Palmer, a lot of eyes will be on Joao Pedro to provide the magic in front of goal for the Blues tonight.

The Brazil international has struggled of late, and is not getting enough shots of at goal this season to solve Chelsea’s ongoing striker woes.

He will be joined in attack by Pedro Neto and Jamie Gittens, with Reece James back in the side and looking like he will start as a midfielder.