Thu Apr 03 18:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea Make Four Changes, Welcoming Back Key Players for Tottenham Clash

**London, England** – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has made four changes to his starting XI for tonight’s crucial match against Tottenham Hotspur, bringing back key attacking players Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer. Jackson returns to lead the line after missing the Arsenal game before the international break, while Palmer will support him in the attacking midfield. This shift sees Pedro Neto returning to the wing, alongside Jadon Sancho.

The changes also see Christopher Nkunku and Reece James dropping to the bench. Enzo Fernandez will captain the side and partner Moises Caicedo in midfield. Further defensive changes see Malo Gusto and Trevoh Chalobah replacing Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile respectively, with Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella retaining their places. Noni Madueke also returns from injury and will be available on the bench.

Tottenham, coming off a 2-0 defeat to Fulham, have made five changes of their own. Micky Van de Ven, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, and Son Heung-Min all start, replacing Ben Davies, Yves Bissouma, Archie Gray, Brennan Johnson, and Mathys Tel.

The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams making significant alterations to their lineups. The full starting XIs are as follows:

**Chelsea:** Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez (c); Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.

**Tottenham:** Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Bentancur; Maddison, Odobert, Solanke; Son (c).

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