Sat Dec 13 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Chelsea Manager Maresca Shakes Up Lineup for Everton Clash

London, UK – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has made four key changes to his starting eleven as the Blues look to bounce back from a midweek Champions League defeat against Atalanta. The West London club faces Everton today at 3pm, with Cole Palmer headlining the new inclusions.

Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, and Alejandro Garnacho join Palmer in earning starting roles, signaling a fresh approach from Maresca. Robert Sanchez remains in goal, protected by a back four of Gusto, Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella. Reece James captains the side and partners with Enzo Fernandez in midfield. Ahead of them, Pedro Neto will operate on the right flank, Palmer through the center, and Garnacho on the left, supporting Joao Pedro as the lone striker.

Chelsea Starting XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James (c), Enzo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho, Joao Pedro.

Substitutes: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Badiashile, Tosin, Hato, Andrey Santos, Gittens, Estevao Willian, Guiu

Maresca will be hoping the changes provide a spark as Chelsea aim to secure a crucial Premier League victory against the Toffees.

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