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Everton vs Chelsea: Will Chelsea remain unchanged from Bournemouth win in our predicted XI?

Discover our predicted Chelsea XI to face Everton as Xabi Alonso weighs up whether to stick with the side that impressed against Bournemouth.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 8:30 PM
Everton vs Chelsea: Will Chelsea remain unchanged from Bournemouth win in our predicted XI?
Key Things to Know
  • Writer James Fudge predicts Chelsea could field an almost unchanged lineup against Everton.
  • Reece James is reportedly sidelined for three months due to an injury.
  • Fudge suggests Marco Palestra as a potential defensive inclusion at right wing-back.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pride of London's James Fudge predicts Chelsea's starting lineup for their upcoming clash against Everton, suggesting manager Xabi Alonso could largely keep the side that defeated Bournemouth. Fudge notes that captain Reece James faces three months out due to injury, keeping him sidelined from selection.

Fudge proposes Marco Palestra at right wing-back as the primary potential change to provide balance against Everton, while tipping Emi Martinez, Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Moises Caicedo, Jordan Henderson, Pep Chavarria, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, and Joao Pedro to feature.

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