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Bournemouth vs. Chelsea lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news and injuries: Will Jadon Sancho make his debut?


Bournemouth vs. Chelsea lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news and injuries: Will Jadon Sancho make his debut?

Chelsea return to Premier League with a trip to Bournemouth on Sunday.

Enzo Maresca's side were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace in their game prior to the international break, leaving them with four points from the opening three league matches of 2024/25.

The new manager would be forgiven for wanting this fixture to come around quickly as a distraction from the ongoing boardroom saga at Stamford Bridge, with a dispute between the club's owners threatening to overshadow Maresca's attempts to get Chelsea back on track towards challenging at the top end of the table.

Bournemouth produced a dramatic comeback to beat Everton 3-2 away from home last time out, having been trailing 2-0 until the 87th minute. They will hope to continue their winning ways against a team they held to a 0-0 draw in this same fixture almost exactly a year ago.

The Sporting News looks at the latest predicted lineups and confirmed team news.

Andoni Iraola may consider a few alterations from the dramatic win at Everton, having said he felt his team did not deserve their 3-2 victory. Luis Sinisterra could come in after scoring the winner off the bench at Goodison Park, while Adam Smith may start at right-back in place of new signing Julian Araujo, who played for Mexico during the international break.

Bournemouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kepa (GK) -- Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez -- Cook, Billing -- Semenyo, Kluivert, Sinisterra -- Evanilson

Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) -- Adarabioyo, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella -- Caicedo, Fernandez -- Madueke, Nkunku, Sancho -- Jackson

Injured: Reece James, Malo Gusto Romeo Lavia (doubt), Cole Palmer (doubt)

Suspended: None

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