Chelsea XI vs Bournemouth: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

At his press conference on Friday, Alonso said of Joao Pedro and fellow injury doubts Caicedo, James, Cole Palmer and Marco Palestra: “They are ready to go tomorrow.”

It remains to be seen which of them, and how many, Alonso names in his starting lineup to face Marco Rose’s side.

In recent games, Alonso has switched between a 3-4-2-1 formation and a 4-2-3-1, not only within games but in his starting lineups.

Alonso has not handed much game time to Geovany Quenda or Estevao in Chelsea’s first five Premier League games.

Chelsea predicted XI vs Bournemouth (3-4-2-1): Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Palestra, James, Caicedo, Hato; Rogers, Palmer; Joao Pedro

Injured: Gittens

Time and date: 3pm BST on Saturday October 10, 2026

Venue: Stamford Bridge

TV channel: Match not televised in the UK due to the 3pm blackout