AFC Bournemouth vs. Chelsea, Premier League: Live blog; highlights

It’s been almost two weeks since we last saw our boys in Blue take action on the pitch. Those who decided to stay and train with the club instead of joining their respective teams in the international break should be well-rested and ready to give us a show against Bournemouth at Dean Court.

One notable absence from today’s starting lineup is Enzo Fernández, due to illness. Renato Veiga is replacing the Argentinian midfielder. Another player missing the match is Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, also due to illness.

AFC Bournemouth starting XI:Travers | Kerkez, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Smith (c), Christie, Cook, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Evanilson

Substitutes from: Dennis, Huijsen, Brooks, Scott, Sinisterra, J. Araujo, Hull, Enes Ünal, Philip

Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1?):Sánchez | Disasi, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella | Veiga, Caicedo (c) | Palmer, Madueke, Neto | Jackson

Substitutes from: Jorgensen, Tosin, Badiashile, Casadei, Mudryk, Sancho, Félix, Nkunku, Guiu

Date / Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 20.00 BST; 3pm EDT; 12:30am IST (next day)Venue: Vitality Stadium, BournemouthReferee: Anthony Taylor (on pitch); Peter Bankes (VAR)

On TV: Sky Sports Main Event (UK); none (USA); Star Sports Select HD1 (India); SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 3 (NGA); elsewhereStreaming: Sky Go (UK); Peacock (USA); Hotstar (India); DStv Now (NGA)

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