Chelsea XI vs Everton: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today | OneFootball

Moises Caicedo to complete suspension as Blues hope for Cole Palmer impact

Chelsea have both Cole Palmer and Wesley Fofana available to start against Everton in the Premier League today.

Maresca confirmed on Friday afternoon that the French centre-back is now “completely fine” and starts against Everton at Stamford Bridge.

Moises Caicedo, who played the full game in Italy in midweek, drops out again as he serves the final match of a three-game domestic suspension handed down following his red card against Arsenal last month.

Chelsea captain Reece James starts his third game in a week, alongside Enzo Fernandez, meaning that Andrey Santos remains on the bench.

Liam Delap remains sidelined with a shoulder injury picked up against Bournemouth that could keep the striker out for up to four weeks, and there are longer-term injuries to Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill.

Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Enzo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Joao Pedro

Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Badiashile, Tosin, Hato, Andrey Santos, Gittens, Estevao Willian, Guiu

Everton XI: Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Grealish; Barry

Subs: Travers, Patterson, Aznou, Campbell, Dibling, Alcaraz, Iroegbunam, McNeil, Beto

Suspended: Caicedo

Time and date: 3pm GMT on Saturday December 13, 2025

Venue: Stamford Bridge