Chelsea starting XI vs Burnley: crucial Enzo Fernandez decision made and in-form £89m star returns-confirmed

Chelsea have Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto back in the squad after both had challenges during the international break.

Mykhailo Mudryk has been rewarded with another start against Burnley after coming into form in the last few weeks. The £89million signing excelled against Leicester before the international break, then led Ukraine to an important victory that qualified his country for the Euros

The last time he played at Stamford Bridge, manager Mauricio Pochettino was booed for taking him off instead of Raheem Sterling. The fact that he's trusted to start games is evidence of his renewed form and confidence. 

Chelsea though can't afford to slip at home, there is still a chance to secure a Europa League spot but that will mean they will have to go on a run, including winning this one, the Manchester United game next week and Sheffield United away after that. 

The good news about this game is that Chelsea's only defeat in their 17 Premier League games against Burnley came at home in August 2017, so they rarely lose this one and Burnley have struggled since they got promoted, winning only four of their 29 league games so far. 

The Blues have also won five of their past six home league fixtures - one more than they had managed in their previous 22, so things are looking up, especially at Stamford Bridge. 

This would have been one of those fixtures the Chelsea boss will be looking forward to all season, as it's against a side that struggles at Stamford Bridge and comes at a time when the atmosphere is improving. 

So to get all three points, here is the team the Chelsea manager has named: 

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