Sun Jan 26 00:46:23 IST 2025: ## Chelsea Make Triple Change for Crucial Etihad Clash
**Manchester, England** – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has made three key changes to his starting XI for tonight’s crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Blues, currently fourth, face a City side two points behind them in fifth. Kick-off is at 5:30 PM.
Returning from injury are defender Levi Colwill and midfielder Enzo Fernandez, replacing Tosin Adarabioyo and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall who drop to the bench. Jadon Sancho also reclaims his starting spot, replacing Pedro Neto. Romeo Lavia remains unavailable.
Robert Sanchez will again start in goal, protected by a back four of Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Colwill, and Marc Cucurella. Caicedo and Fernandez anchor the midfield, with Cole Palmer playing in a more advanced role. Madueke and Sancho provide width, supporting striker Nicolas Jackson.
Meanwhile, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has handed debuts to new signings Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush. Fellow January recruit Vitor Reis is named amongst the substitutes.
The match promises a thrilling encounter, with both teams boasting strong line-ups and a desperate need for points in the tightly contested top half of the table.
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