Chelsea predicted lineup vs Burnley - Premier League
- Chelsea have claimed back-to-back wins heading into Burnley visit
- Mauricio Pochettino's injury list is still extensive
- Mykhailo Mudryk an injury doubt after scoring first Premier League goal
The sun is beginning to creep over Stamford Bridge with Mauricio Pochettino overseeing back-to-back wins for the first time as Chelsea boss.
It's been a difficult start to life in west London for the former Tottenham man, but the Blues' unfortunate start to the campaign suggested an uptick in results was always around the corner. It may be too early to suggest whether such a corner has been turned, but Chelsea do have an excellent chance to secure three consecutive wins on Saturday.
They travel to Burnley, who are yet to taste victory on home soil this season.
Pochettino is still without a whole host of stars as Chelsea's injury list remains extensive, and they were dealt another blow in the week as the full extent of Ben Chilwell's hamstring injury became clear.
Here's how the Blues could line up at Burnley this weekend.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Burnley (4-2-3-1)
GK: Robert Sanchez - Eyebrows were raised when Chelsea brought Sanchez in from Brighton in the summer, but the goalkeeper has performed well in recent weeks.
RB: Marc Cucurella - Reece James' absence and Malo Gusto's suspension has thrust Cucurella into an unfamiliar right-back role. The Spaniard held up pretty well at Fulham and is likely to continue there on Saturday.
CB: Axel Disasi - The young Frenchman has undoubtedly been aided by Thiago Silva's experience at the start of his Chelsea career. Given the injuries at the heart of the Blues' defence, the centre-back pairing currently picks itself.
CB: Thiago Silva - It looked like old age was finally creeping up on the Brazilian at the start of the season, but Silva has returned to something near his best in recent outings.
LB: Levi Colwill - The future of Pochettino's defence has been deployed slightly out of position at left-back, but he certainly hasn't looked uncomfortable.
CM: Moises Caicedo - Caicedo may have produced his best performance for Chelsea to date at Fulham and he's shaken off a knock to be fit for the trip to Turf Moor.
CM: Conor Gallagher - Poch's utilisation of Gallagher has been brilliant, with the Englishman emerging as a standout performer for the Blues. He captained the side at Fulham and will don the armband this weekend.
RM: Cole Palmer - The summer arrival was excellent on Monday night and should enjoy an extended run in the side.
AM: Enzo Fernandez - The majestic Argentine has been deployed in a more advanced role at the start of 2023/24, with his eye for a pass meaning he serves a pivotal role in igniting counter-attacks. It feels like he'll get on the scoresheet soon, too.
LM: Raheem Sterling - The winger, who's arguably been Chelsea's standout performer so far this season, was dropped to the bench on Monday after suffering from a virus. However, Sterling has fully recovered and will surely come into the team for the injured Mykhailo Mudryk.
ST: Nicolas Jackson - Armando Broja was bright on his first start in forever at Fulham, scoring Chelsea's second, but there was plenty of rust on show as well. Thus, Jackson should come back into the side after serving a one-game suspension. Broja will be a handy option off the bench.
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