Palmer replacement, Estevao headache, James returns - Predicted Chelsea line-up vs Fulham

Enzo Maresca is facing some really tough selection decisions ahead of Chelsea's third match of the Premier League season this afternoon.

The Blues picked up their first victory of the campaign eight days ago - and in emphatic style - with a 5-1 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium. The Hammers took an early lead in east London but then Chelsea produced a masterclass in attacking football to blow the Irons away.

One negative to come from the Friday night across the capital was Cole Palmer suffering an injury in the warm-up. Maresca confirmed post-match that the 23-year-old felt something in his groin and would be assessed in the following days. The Chelsea head coach then revealed seven days later, in his pre-Fulham press conference, that Palmer will not be available for selection against the Cottagers.

All of which makes for an interesting team selection this afternoon. And, with that being said, our Chelsea correspondent Bobby Vincent does his best at predicting the XI Maresca will field.