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Liam Rosenior makes tough Cole Palmer decision as Chelsea wonderkids involved vs Pafos
Football | January 22, 2026 5:39 AM CST

Liam Rosenior has made six changes to the Chelsea side that beat Brentford for this evening's Champions League showdown with Pafos.

Filip Jorgensen starts in goal for the Blues, with Robert Sanchez on the bench. Malo Gusto has returned from injury after missing the last three matches, with Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Jorrel Hato completing the back four for the hosts at Stamford Bridge.

Reece James is back in the squad after he recovered from a knock. Moises Caicedo is alongside the Chelsea captain in midfield, with Enzo Fernandez being used as the No.10 for Rosenior.

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Pedro Neto is on the right-hand side for the west Londoners, with Alejandro Garnacho on the other wing. Jamie Gittens has returned to the squad for tonight's match but is on the bench. Liam Delap will lead the line for Chelsea, with Joao Pedro on the bench.

There is no place for Cole Palmer in the squad. Palmer felt something in his thigh and missed out as a precaution. Rosenior is hopeful his No.10 will be fit to take on Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Reggie Walsh, who is just 17-years-old, is on the bench for the Blues, with 18-year-old Landon Emenalo also included in the Chelsea squad. Estevao Willian is also among the substitutes for Chelsea after he recovered from illness.

Chelsea XI: Jorgensen; Gusto, Fofana, Badiashile, Hato; James, Caicedo; Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho; Delap


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