Reece James moves back to defence

GK – Robert Sanchez – Sanchez has been starting in both the Premier League and Champions League as of late.

LB – Marc Cucurella – Cucurella keeps his place in the left-back role, as Chelsea will want to rely on his attacking ability.

CB – Josh Acheampong – Maresca likes to rotate his centre-backs, and so we have Acheampong coming in for Wesley Fofana.

CB – Trevoh Chalobah – Chalobah has been really impressive for the Blues, so keeps his place in the starting XI.

RB – Reece James – James comes into the Chelsea defence to make up for one of the midfielders to come into the XI.