This Saturday afternoon, Chelsea will face off against Burnley at Turf Moor, aiming to achieve a positive outcome in their Premier League campaign. The Blues are riding high after a resounding 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers prior to the international break, which should bolster their confidence ahead of this matchup.
Under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea is set to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with one anticipated change to the starting XI. Reece James is likely to be included from the outset, while Moises Caicedo may start the match on the bench.
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Chelsea’s Predicted 4-2-3-1 Lineup Against Burnley
Defence
Robert Sanchez will take his position in goal for Chelsea, having delivered a clean sheet in his last fixture. Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah will form the central defensive partnership as they aim to maintain a robust defense.
Malo Gusto will look to make an impression as the right-back, while Marc Cucurella seeks to contribute effectively from the left side. Both will be encouraged to push forward and make their presence felt in the attacking half whenever the opportunity arises.
Jorrel Hato and Benoit Badiashile will be available as defensive options on the bench.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea controls the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on November 08, 2025, in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
Midfield
Enzo Fernandez will take up the role of anchoring the midfield alongside Reece James, both aiming to apply pressure on Burnley in the central area. However, Fernandez’s participation remains in doubt as he is recovering from a knee injury.
Complementing them in attack will be the talented trio of Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro, and Pedro Neto, who is also uncertain for this fixture. These three will need to work cohesively to create ample scoring opportunities for Chelsea to secure a convincing result this weekend.
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Andrey Santos, Moises Caicedo, and Jamie Gittens will be ready on the bench to make an impact in the second half if needed.
Attack
Liam Delap will lead the Chelsea offense, tasked with being a consistent threat in the opponent’s final third.
Marc Guiu will start on the bench, prepared to enter the match and make a difference in the late stages if called upon.