Enzo Maresca will be looking for the perfect response from his Chelsea players when they return to Premier League action against Wolves.
The Blues were held to a 2-2 draw against Qarabag in the Champions League, in a game where Maresca made a lot of changes to try and rotate his squad.
Moises Caicedo’s rest lasted just eight minutes after he was brought on to replace Romeo Lavia, who looks set for another spell on the sidelines.
The boss will have been encouraged by the performance of Estevao Willian on the right-wing. Despite starting, he should be one of the first names on the teamsheet for the upcoming clash at Stamford Bridge.
The quick turnaround will likely see plenty of changes though, and The Chelsea Chronicle have predicted the side who will start against the side welded to the bottom of the table.
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Chelsea Predicted XI vs Wolves
Filip Jorgensen’s time at Chelsea could be coming to an end after he didn’t get the start amid mass rotation in the Champions League. Robert Sanchez will remain in the starting XI.
Another 90 minutes for Reece James will see Malo Gusto return to the side for the game against Wolves.
The centre-backs did not impress in Azerbaijan, and Trevoh Chalobah will return to the side after being an unused sub in midweek.
He will be joined by Josh Acheampong, who is becoming a clear choice for the best performing centre-back at the club right now.
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At left-back, Marc Cucurella will keep his place in the side after Jorrel Hato’s poor performance on Wednesday.
Moises Caicedo did not get the rest Maresca will have hoped for him, however he will be back in the starting side to face Wolves.
He will again be joined by Enzo Fernandez, who will be looking for a return to the scoresheet after coming close against Qarabag.
Ahead of those two, Joao Pedro will get another chance in his preferred number 10 role. His goal against Spurs brought a much-needed end to a poor run in front of goal.
On the right wing, Estevao will start and look to build on his strong form, with him scoring four goals in his last seven appearances.
The opposite wing will see Alejandro Garnacho start, after he rescued a point for the Blues in the Champions League.
Up front, Liam Delap will make his first Premier League appearance since August. He has now served his suspension after his sending off against Wolves in the League Cup.
Chelsea Predicted XI vs Wolves