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Chelsea take on Burnley at Stamford Bridge this afternoon with the Blues knowing that anything but a defeat will take them back into the top four of the Premier League table
Estevao Willian has been left out of Chelsea's squad for this afternoon's Premier League match against Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
The 18-year-old winger is absent from the squad due to a problem with his hamstring. Estevao, who has shone in his debut season with the Blues, is awaiting a scan before the club confirm just how long he will be out for.
Chelsea, who will move into the top four if they avoid defeat to Burnley, have named a strong starting XI for this afternoon's game. Robert Sanchez starts in goal for the Blues, with Reece James at right-back and Malo Gusto on the left, it looks like, with Marc Cucurella out with a hamstring injury. Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah are the centre-back pairing for the visit of Burnley.
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Andrey Santos keeps his place in the midfield alongside Moises Caicedo. Enzo Fernandez looks to be in the No.10 role with Cole Palmer on the right wing and Pedro Neto, who scored a hat-trick at Hull City last Friday, on the left-hand side. Joao Pedro will be looking to continue his fine recent form as he leads the line at Stamford Bridge.
Romeo Lavia, who played 45 minutes for the Under-21s in their draw with Leeds United on Friday afternoon, has returned to the first-team squad. The 22-year-old midfielder has been out since injuring his quad in the draw with Qarabag way back in November.
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Gusto; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro
Chelsea subs: Slonina, Acheampong, Sarr, Tosin, Hato, Lavia, Garnacho, Delap, Guiu
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