"Chelsea will hope to bounce back from their midweek defeat at Leeds when they visit Bournemouth this afternoon. Enzo Maresca made several changes to his side for the trip to Elland Road and watched it backfire as Leeds cruised to a vital 3-1 victory. That defeat left Chelsea in fourth place coming into the weekend but, perhaps more importantly, indicated they are not yet ready to launch a serious title bid."
"Champions League qualification is a more realistic target and a win at the Vitality Stadium would restore confidence ahead of a trip to Atalanta on Tuesday."
"Bournemouth are without Scotland internationals Benn Gannon-Doak and Ryan Christie, while Lewis Cook and Tyler Adams are both suspended to leave the Cherries light in midfield. Bournemouth: Petrovic; Smith, Senesi, Diakite, Truffert; Scott, Jimenez, Kluivert, Semenyo, Tavernier; Evanilson"
"Cole Palmer starts his first Premier League game since 20 September. Moises Caicedo is still suspended after his red card against Arsenal. Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Delap"
Chelsea aim to recover from a midweek 3-1 defeat at Leeds when they visit Bournemouth. Enzo Maresca made several changes for the Leeds trip that backfired. The loss left Chelsea fourth and suggested they are not yet ready to mount a serious title challenge. Champions League qualification is presented as a more realistic objective, with a win at the Vitality Stadium seen as important ahead of the Atalanta trip. Bournemouth lost 1-0 to Everton to slip to 14th and have not won in the league since October 26. Team news lists key absences and both starting lineups, and kick-off is 15:00 GMT with no live UK TV or stream.
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