It’s been almost two weeks since we last saw our boys in blue on the pitch, so those who have chosen to stay and train with the club rather than join their respective teams over the international break should be well rested and ready to put on a show for us at Dean Court against Bournemouth.

Noticeably missing from today’s starting eleven is Enzo Fernández. The Argentine midfielder is replaced by Renato Veiga.

AFC Bournemouth starting eleven:
Trusses | Kerkez, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Smith (c), Christie, Cook, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson

Substitutes: Dennis, Huijsen, Brooks, Scott, Sinisterra, J. Araujo, Hull, Enes Ünal, Philip

Chelsea starting line-up (4-2-3-1?):
Sanchez | Disasi, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella | Veiga, Caicedo (c) | Palmer, Madueke, Neto | Jackson

Substitutes: Jorgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Casadei, Mudryk, Sancho, Félix, Nkunku, Guiu

Date/Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8:00 p.m. BST; 3:00 p.m. EDT; 12:30 a.m. IST (next day)
Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Referee: Anthony Taylor (on the pitch); Peter Bankes (VAR)

On TV: Sky Sports Main Event (UK); none (US); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 3 (NGA); elsewhere
Streaming: Sky Go (UK); Peacock (USA); Hotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)

Be kind to each other and keep partying, guys!