Chelsea are in impressive form, having just climbed to second place in the Premier League after three consecutive wins in the tournament without conceding a goal.

The energetic football that coach Enzo Maresca is delivering is finding the necessary stability.

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Chelsea confident of moving up to second place in the Premier League. Photo: CFC

Meanwhile, the highlight is the way Enzo Maresca has built his team. Chelsea have just gone 50 consecutive games without a player over the age of 30 in the starting line-up.

What Chelsea showed was truly impressive, with Enzo Fernandez leading the way with excellent play and uncompromising fighting spirit.

However, there is one problem that has always haunted “The Blues”, the consequence of a summer of non-stop competition when winning the FIFA Club World Cup: player injuries.

Cole Palmer recently suffered another injury, an issue Maresca described as “an accident at home.”

Palmer will miss the Champions League group stage clash with Barcelona, ​​as well as the crucial Premier League title race derby with Arsenal.

In the 12 matches Palmer missed over the past two months, Maresca used a variety of players to replace him, from Enzo Fernandez to Joao Pedro.

The Italian strategist also said he sees Estevao being able to follow Palmer's path, meaning moving from the right wing to the center more.

Hosting Barca at Stamford Bridge, ​​​​Chelsea welcomes Moises Caicedo back into midfield. This gives Maresca more tactical options.

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Barca aims to get points in London. Photo: CFB

Meanwhile, after beating Bilbao 4-0 on the day back at Camp Nou, Barca is calculating the possibility of entering the Champions League round of 16.

“ If we get just one point in London, we will qualify ,” was the message from the Barca dressing room before the team left for England.

Barcelona are currently in 11th place with 7 points, 2 points behind 8th-placed Liverpool. Coach Hansi Flick and his team believe they will reach the round of 16 with 16 points.

Raphinha's return is crucial for Barca. The Brazilian is a key player in the high-intensity pressing style that Flick demands.

Raphinha was warmed up in the win over Bilbao. However, he may not start but join the match in the second half.

Force:

Chelsea: Colwill, Lavia, Palmer injured.

Barc elona : Gavi, Pedri, Ter Stegen injured.

Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Neto, Joao Pedro, Garnacho; Delap.

Barcelona: Joan García; Kounde, Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Martin; Dani Olmo, De Jong; Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres; Lewandowski.

Match odds: Chelsea handicap 1/4

Goal ratio: 3 1/2

Prediction: Draw 2-2 .

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