James To Start, Caicedo On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Burnley | OneFootball

Chelsea will clash heads with Burnley at Turf Moor this Saturday afternoon as they look to secure a positive result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues managed to earn an impressive 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers before the international break, which should keep them in good spirits ahead of this game.

Enzo Maresca will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first XI for this game. Reece James could play from the start of this contest, while Moises Caicedo settles for a spot on the bench.

4-2-3-1 Chelsea Predicted Lineup To Face Burnley

Defence

Robert Sanchez will feature in between the sticks for the Blues after keeping a clean sheet in his last outing. Wesley Fofana will operate alongside Trevoh Chalobah at the centre of the Chelsea backline as they look to keep a solid shape on the defensive end of the field.

Malo Gusto would try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Marc Cucurella hopes to impress on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will try to go forward and express themselves in the opponent’s half at every chance they get.

Jorrel Hato and Benoit Badiashile will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea controls the ball during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on November 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Midfield

Enzo Fernandez will anchor the midfield along with Reece James as they focus on making life tough for the home side at the centre of the park. Fernandez is a concern ahead of this clash as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

The gifted trio of Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto, who is a doubt for this game, will play just ahead of them as part of the Chelsea attack. All three of them will have to combine well if they are to create enough chances for the Blues to secure a convincing win this weekend.

Andrey Santos, Moises Caicedo and Jamie Gittens will be named on the bench as they wait for their chance to shine in the second 45 minutes if required.

Attack

Liam Delap will lead the charge for the West London club up top. He has to find a way to be a constant menace in the final third.

Marc Guiu will have to be content with a spot on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the latter stages of the game if needed.