Maurizio Sarri has made eight changes to the side that held Manchester United to a draw last weekend as Chelsea prepare to face BATE Borisov in UEFA Europa League.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mateo Kovacic and Willian are the only players who have retained their places, with a number of regulars rested. Gary Cahill dons the armband, with Cesar Azpilicueta not a part of the Chelsea matchday squad. The Englishman will have Andreas Christensen as his partner in defence.
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Upfront, Olivier Giroud has replaced Alvaro Morata, who drops down to the bench, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek gets a rare start in midfield alongside Kovacic and Cesc Fabregas. Callum Hudson-Odoi is on the bench and will be hoping to make his European debut for Chelsea against BATE Borisov.
