Bournemouth vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries

Palmer missed England’s Nations League games (Picture: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Chelsea are in Premier League action against Bournemouth tonight with Jadon Sancho hoping to make his Blues debut.
Elsewhere in the squad, Enzo Maresca has a dilemma at right-back with Malo Gusto and Reece James both set to miss the trip to the south coast.
Gusto limped off in the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace prior to the international break and subsequently withdrew from France Under-21 duty.
James meanwhile has now served the suspension carried over from last season that saw him miss the opening three games but has also been nursing a hamstring problem during that period.
The Chelsea captain ‘needs more time’ before he is considered for selection with Gusto also ruled out for today’s game, Maresca confirmed on Friday.
Reports have suggested Moises Caicedo could be utilised at right-back in their absence, a role he occasionally took up in his Brighton days, having also played there in the final pre-season game against Inter Milan.
Axel Disasi is another option, having regularly filled in on the right last season.
Gusto limped off against Palace (Picture: MB Media/Getty Images)
Romeo Lavia meanwhile missed the games against Wolves and Crystal Palace and is another who is not available today.
Sancho, who completed his loan move from Manchester United late on transfer deadline day, now has a full week of training under his belt, impressing his new head coach w...
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