Chelsea predicted XI vs Wolves as Enzo Maresca makes six changes with huge Pedro Neto decision

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The predicted Chelsea line-up for their Premier League clash with Wolves this evening as the west Londoners entertain the division's bottom side at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea welcome bottom-of-the-table Wolves to Stamford Bridge this evening looking to get back to winning ways after a disappointing 2-2 draw with Qarabag in the week.

Enzo Maresca made seven changes to his side in Azerbaijan a few days after the Blues beat Tottenham in north London. Making so many changes for a Champions League match is a decision that has come under fire in recent days, but one Maresca has defended.

With Chelsea's hectic schedule and the intention of the club to fight on all four fronts in what is set to be another long season, the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge will continue to back Maresca's rotation policy, football.london understands.

It would not surprise you if the Italian did the same this evening with Wolves coming to town. And, with that being said, Bobby Vincent has a go at predicting the line-up we will see Chelsea field in SW6.

Robert Sanchez

No doubt about this one. Sanchez has been in fine form in recent weeks and the fact there is so much less chat about the Chelsea No.1 should tell you everything about how he is playing.

Reece James

James completed the full 90 minutes in Baku on Wednesday evening, but Maresca is of the belief the Chelsea captain can now play three times in a week. There is a shout for Malo Gusto to start at right-back instead, but James could get the nod.

Wesley Fofana

The Frenchman was superb in the Blues' win against Tottenham last weekend - his best performance of the season to date. Fofana could be asked to start back-to-back Premier League games as Chelsea look for something close to a settled defensive line.

Trevoh Chalobah

Chalobah has been a staple in Maresca's Premier League XIs this season. The 26-year-old defender has started all but one league match this term - and that was only because he was suspended following a straight red card.

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Marc Cucurella

No doubt Cucurella will be asked to go again after playing 90 minutes in Azerbaijan. Touch wood, but the Spaniard's fitness levels are off the chart - he doesn’t seem to have any problem playing virtually every game for the Blues.

Moises Caicedo

Maresca would not have liked to have brought Caicedo on so early against Qarabag, but needs must and all that. The Ecuador international is set to start again for the Blues.

Enzo Fernandez

Fernandez, too, was brought on perhaps a little bit earlier than initially anticipated in Baku. However, with Chelsea having very few options in the middle, Maresca could be tempted with his tried and trusted partnership of Fernandez and Caicedo.

Estevao Willian

Pedro Neto will only have had one training session with his teammates. He might not quite make it, but not to worry. Estevao deserves to start a Premier League game for the first time since the defeat to Brighton in September.

Joao Pedro

Surprised he started on Wednesday but he didn't play the full game - perhaps with half an eye on the visit of Wolves. The Brazilian will be looking to score in back-to-back matches for the first time since August.

Alejandro Garnacho

Changed the game on Wednesday evening. Garnacho seems to be trusted on the left wing by Maresca in the Premier League as he continues to adapt at Stamford Bridge.

Liam Delap

Could well be his first start since August. Delap did really well when coming on at half-time on Wednesday evening. Chelsea supporters would very much like their new No.9 to make just his third start of the season.

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