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Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer decision, new signing makes debut – Predicted Chelsea XI vs Bournemouth

Chelsea return to Premier League action this afternoon with Bournemouth the visitors to Stamford Bridge as Xabi Alonso's side look to get a much-needed three points on the board

By Bobby Vincent · Football London

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Joao Pedro has been passed fit and is predicted to start for Chelsea against Bournemouth.
Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Reece James, and Marco Palestra are also declared fit to feature.
Winger Jamie Gittens remains sidelined for several weeks due to an ankle injury.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Bobby Vincent projects Chelsea's starting lineup to face Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, predicting Joao Pedro will start in attack after recovering from a knee injury. Manager Alonso looks to break a three-game winless Premier League run with several key players returning from fitness issues.

The predicted 3-4-3 formation features Emiliano Martinez in goal, a back three of Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, and Levi Colwill, alongside wing-backs Pedro Neto and potential debutant Marco Palestra. Reece James and Moises Caicedo are tipped to anchor the midfield, supporting Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro upfront.

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