Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea, Champions League
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Chelsea: Enzo Maresca reveals 'excitement' at potential Cole Palmer and Estevao partnership
Enzo Maresca says there is excitement inside Chelsea at the prospect of Cole Palmer and Estevao Willian lining up together for the Blues. Chelsea can call on Palmer for the first time since September 20 when they host Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday after he overcame his groin and toe injuries.
The prospect of facing Arsenal without their No 10 was once a cause for major concern. Now, Chelsea have plenty of other attacking options
Chelsea will face off against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium this Saturday as they hope to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues suffered a poor 3-1 loss away at
Caicedo sat out the recent games against Leeds and Bournemouth as he serves a three-game domestic suspension following his red card against Arsenal, but that ban does not cross over to the Champions League so he is able to feature in Italy.
The midfield is crucial for Chelsea’s success in this match. Enzo Fernandez and Reece James will operate as the two holding midfielders, where their primary role will be to win battles in the middle of the park. Their ability to break up play and distribute the ball effectively will be vital for transitioning from defense to attack.
ENZO MARESCA was already scratching his head over how best to handle the absence of Chelsea’s midfield dynamo Moises Caicedo. But Leeds boss Daniel Farke threw another spanner in the works by
And three minutes later, Leeds claimed the decisive third goal when Adarabioyo's sloppy under-hit pass to keeper Robert Sanchez allowed Noah Okafor to nip in and square for Calvert-Lewin to tap home his second in successive games after netting at Manchester City.