{"id":433797,"date":"2026-01-28T01:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T01:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/433797\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T01:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T01:06:10","slug":"the-best-possible-line-up-chelsea-can-pick-vs-napoli-as-estevao-willian-starts-and-29m-man-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/433797\/","title":{"rendered":"The best possible line-up Chelsea can pick vs Napoli as Estevao Willian starts and \u00a329m man returns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Liam Rosenior is currently preparing for easily the biggest test of his career at Chelsea when he takes charge of his second Champions League game against Napoli.<\/p>\n

Going up against former Blues boss Antonio Conte<\/a>, Rosenior<\/a> will know that a win will almost certainly be enough to secure a place in the top eight, skipping the play-off stage.<\/p>\n

There is an argument that Chelsea would be better off not beating Napoli<\/a>, potentially setting them up for an extended run in the competition that avoids Arsenal and Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n

Antonio Conte loves the new Chelsea owners \ud83d\ude2c <\/p>\n

Do they come anywhere near close to Roman Abramovich?<\/p>\n

\"AntonioPhoto by SSC NAPOLI\/SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images <\/p>\n

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This won\u2019t be on the manager\u2019s mind though, and instead he will be thinking maintaining form is the most important thing from now after an impressive 3-1 win vs Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n

The Chelsea Chronicle have named the best side Rosenior can name that will get the job done in Naples, and secure a top eight finish from a turbulent Champions League campaign.<\/p>\n

\"CrystalPhoto by Julian Finney\/Getty ImagesChelsea\u2019s best XI to face Napoli<\/p>\n

Robert Sanchez\u2019s brilliant display<\/a> against Palace as well as an injury to Filip Jorgensen will see the Spaniard start between the sticks against Napoli.<\/p>\n

At right-back, Malo Gusto<\/a> will return to the starting side after being a substitute against Palace.<\/p>\n

A top performance from Trevoh Chalobah<\/a> will have really impressed his manager, and will see him retain his place in the starting side.<\/p>\n

Despite Benoit Badiashile doing his chances no harm at the weekend, there will be a return to the starting side for Wesley Fofana<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Marc Cucurella<\/a> will keep his place at left-back. He made a particular impact in the attacking third on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Reece James<\/a> will start, but back in the heart of midfield despite impressing in his natural position of right-back in the previous outing.<\/p>\n

Alongside him will be Moises Caicedo<\/a>. The duo are proving to be must-starts alongside each other for the big games for Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Ahead of those two, Enzo Fernandez<\/a> will start. The World Cup winner is proving to be one of Rosenior\u2019s favourite players since he took over.<\/p>\n

Estevao and Joao Pedro combine for 2-0! <\/p>\n

Is there a world where Chelsea are actually better without Cole Palmer?<\/p>\n

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There will be a return to the starting side for Cole Palmer<\/a>, after the England international missed the game against Palace due to a minor injury.<\/p>\n

An excellent display away from home at the weekend will see Estevao Willian<\/a> start. He has enjoyed a very strong Champions League campaign so far.<\/p>\n

Up front, Joao Pedro<\/a> will be given the nod ahead of Liam Delap. The Brazilian is the new striker who is in the best form right now.<\/p>\n

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