Chelsea Predicted XI vs Bournemouth as Enzo Maresca starts £45m Chelsea player for the first time

Enzo Maresca has been hit with his first mini injury crisis since becoming the Chelsea manager.

As well as Reece James, a host of first team players seem to be ruled out for various issues, leaving some tough decisions to be made.

The most notable call Maresca has to make is at right-back, with both Reece James and Malo Gusto unavailable.

Here’s The Chelsea Chronicle’s predicted XI to face Bournemouth this wekened.

Chelsea predicted XI vs Bournemouth

An injury to Filip Jorgensen makes it an easy decision to name Robert Sanchez between the sticks.

Maresca will elect to start Moises Caicedo at right-back, with him having limited experience there from his time at Brighton.

Wesley Fofana will continue at centre-back, with him withdrawing from international duty to work on his fitness at Cobham.

He will again be joined by Levi Colwill, who impressed Chelsea fans with his performances for England over the international break.

Marc Cucurella will again start at left-back as he looks to continue his resurgence back to his top level.

Enzo Fernandez will captain the side again, however will be joined by a new partner in midfield.

For this game that will be Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, as he gets ready for what would be a first Premier League start for his new club.

On the right, Noni Madueke will look to keep up his excellent form with another start.

Reports have stated that Cole Palmer is fit and ready to go after withdrawing from international duty, so he will continue in the central role.

The opposite wing will be occupied by Joao Felix, who will be making his first start for his new side since joining again in the summer.

Up front, Nicolas Jackson will look to continue his strong start to the season. He has two goals in his last two Premier League games.