The predicted Chelsea line-up for this evening's Premier League fixture with Leeds United as head coach Liam Rosenior faces some difficult decisions regarding his selection
07:00, 10 Feb 2026
Cole Palmer celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Wolves
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Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against Wolves(Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC)
Chelsea are looking to make it five victories from as many matches in the Premier League this evening as they seek revenge on Leeds United.
Just over two months ago, the Blues were bullied at Elland Road. Back when Enzo Maresca was still in charge of the west Londoners, Leeds got the better of Chelsea physically and it led to a memorable victory for Daniel Farke's men in Yorkshire.
Liam Rosenior, who took over from Maresca just over a month ago, was asked about that night during Monday afternoon's pre-match press conference and the head coach was - understandably - reluctant to talk about what happened previous to his spell. But those players that featured at Elland Road will surely be keen to inflict some sort of revenge tonight.
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By the time Chelsea kick off this evening, it will only have been just over 72 hours since their victory at Wolves. So Rosenior may well be tempted to make some changes to his line-up at Stamford Bridge. And, with that being said, football.london's Chelsea correspondent Bobby Vincent predicts what Rosenior will do with his XI:
Robert Sanchez
No doubt about this position. Sanchez is the undisputed No.1 goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge and is set to start again this evening. Filip Jorgensen may well get a go at Hull City in the FA Cup fourth round later this week.
Malo Gusto
Reece James has recovered from the knock he suffered recently but the Chelsea captain has fallen ill since. It is touch and go whether James will recover in time for this evening's fixture, but either way Gusto might be selected at right-back.
Wesley Fofana
Usually Fofana might be given a rest in this game but given it's Hull away 72 hours later, Rosenior might choose to leave the Frenchman out of the FA Cup tie instead.
Trevoh Chalobah
An ever-present figure in the side this season, whether that's under Rosenior or Maresca. It would be a really big surprise if Chalobah was left out of the back four tonight.
Marc Cucurella
Cucurella is expected to start again at Stamford Bridge. The impressive Jorrel Hato could be given a go in Hull on Friday night.
Andrey Santos
There was some concern in Wolverhampton when Santos was forced off with an injury to his ankle but Rosenior confirmed on Monday that the midfielder was fine. The Brazilian is quietly making himself one of the first names on the team sheet under Rosenior.
Moises Caicedo
The Ecuadorian, meanwhile, is perhaps the first name on the team sheet. Caicedo is likely to be asked to go again and he might then get a rest in Hull.
Cole Palmer
Given his fitness issues, it is undoubtedly a risk starting Palmer. However, after a first-half hat-trick on Saturday, Rosenior could look for his No.10 to build some momentum.
Enzo Fernandez
Fernandez has been in spectacular form in recent weeks. With Santos and Caicedo the deepest midfielders, the Argentina international is likely to be in the No.10 role in west London this evening.
Estevao Willian
Surely there will be some minutes for Estevao tonight given he didn't get on at Molineux. Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho could be options from the bench.
Joao Pedro
The Brazil international was highly influential against Wolves at the weekend even though he didn't manage to get on the score sheet. Liam Delap has a chance of starting as Rosenior looks to preserve his players' fitness. A difficult one to call.
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Predicted Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Estevao; Joao Pedro