From His performance today we can all see that He is not a player that should be bench for anybody,If He continues like this I might reward Him a starting position soon", Enzo Maresca reveals the Only untouchable Chelsea player in the squad - Not Fernandez and not Nkunku

 From His performance today we can all see that He is not a player that should be bench for anybody,If He continues like this I might reward Him a starting position soon", Enzo Maresca reveals the Only untouchable Chelsea  player in the squad - Not Fernandez and not Nkunku

Chelsea returned to Premier League action with a 1-0 win away at Bournemouth on Saturday evening. Following the first international break of the 2024/25 season, Blues boss Enzo Maresca made two changes to his team as Axel Disasi and Renato Veiga replaced Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez in the side.

There was to be no start for new loan signing Jadon Sancho, who took his place on the bench to begin with. Bournemouth started strongly and went close to the opener as Marcus Tavernier struck the crossbar with a rasping drive from outside the area, before the winger and Justin Kluivert forced the Spaniard into saves low down.

Chelsea did have a couple of openings on goal, with Nicolas Jackson seeing a shot at the near post saved by Mark Travers. Bournemouth then missed a golden opportunity to open the scoring shortly before the break as Sanchez went to his left and saved Evanilson's penalty after bringing the striker down in the box.

Introducing Sancho at the break, the visitors did create some chances on goal and went close through Jackson on a couple of occasions. They did manage to find the crucial breakthrough with time running out as substitute Christopher Nkunku took in Sancho's pass and turned superbly before calmly finding the bottom corner.

Robert Sanchez

Saved from Tavernier on 17 minutes and produced an excellent stop at his near post to deny Justin Kluivert. Gave away a penalty not long before half-time after fouling Evanilson but he atoned for it as he denied the striker from the spot with a brilliant penalty save. Made some more good saves after the break as Bournemouth tried to make the breakthrough. 8

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Axel Disasi

Named in the team at right-back with Malo Gusto absent and unfortunately couldn't get a crucial touch to the ball early on which led to Tavernier testing Sanchez. Was guilty of hoofing the ball upfield despite having time on the ball and then lost Tavernier as Kluivert forced a save from Chelsea's No.1. Struggled at right-back at times and was replaced on 61 minutes. 5

Wesley Fofana

Played his part going forward with a couple of good runs as he displayed his nimble footwork. However, did play a short pass back to Sanchez and that allowed Evanilson to win a penalty Moved to right-back following Tosin Adarabioyo's introduction. 6

Levi Colwill

Teed Jackson up for a chance after embarking on a run forward with no Bournemouth players challenging him. Produced a strong showing at centre-back and blocked well from Antoine Semenyo late on. 7

Marc Cucurella

Booked for a challenge on Evanilson late in the first half and had to be careful after that. Linked up well with Sancho minutes into the second half but nobody could convert his low cross. Got into some good attacking positions and formed a good partnership with the new loan signing. 6

Renato Veiga

Came in for his first Premier League start and had a nervy couple of minutes as he miskicked the ball which resulted in Tavernier striking the bar seconds later. Grew into the contest as it wore on and did