Chelsea resume their Premier League campaign away at Bournemouth later today.
After another chaotic summer for the Blues, there have been signs of promise from Enzo Maresca’s side.
Still, consistency proved a major issue for Chelsea last season and the challenge for the Italian to right that particular wrong.
They impressed for much of their draw with Crystal Palace before the international break but were ultimately pegged back and will need to be at something approaching their best this evening.
Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the game.
How to Watch Bournemouth vs. Chelsea
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts just before kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Chelsea XI vs Bournemouth: Cole Palmer Injury Latest, Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup
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.
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 while teammates have been away on international duty.
Noni Madueke’s impressive start to the season is likely to see him continue on the right with Pedro Neto, Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk among those vying for that role on the left with Christoper Nkunku also in the mix.
Cole Palmer withdrew from international duty ahead of England’s games against Republic of Ireland and Ireland in what was thought to be a purely precautionary measure.
Cole Palmer Injury Update Ahead of Chelsea Clash vs Bournemouth
The 22-year-old was also left out of Chelsea’s Europa Conference League squad in order to manage his workload but there is no suggestion he is a doubt for Saturday evening’s clash at Bournemouth.
Sanchez, Disasi, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson
Bournemouth vs Chelsea kicks off at 8pm on Saturday 14 September.
Live coverage is available on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with a live stream available on the Sky Go app.
MORE : Mikel Arteta urged not to start ‘special’ Arsenal star in midfield vs Tottenham despite injury crisis
MORE : Southampton vs Man Utd: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injuries
MORE : Enzo Maresca reveals warning he sent to Jadon Sancho ahead of Chelsea debut
Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis
Get us in your feed
