Qarabag FK, Chelsea team news: Enzo Maresca makes Estevao Willian, Liam Delap decisions for Champions League game

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has made seven changes to his starting lineup for Wednesday's Champions League fixture against Qarabag FK.

The general consensus was that the Italian would make 11 alterations due to the travel to Baku, time difference and Saturday's game with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Instead, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, captain Reece James, Marc Cucurella and Joao Pedro have all retained their places in the team.

Tyrique George has gotten the nod over Liam Delap and Marc Guiu down the centre of the attack, both the £30m summer signing and Spaniard likely to be frustrated to miss out on a start.

As expected, Estevao Willian lines up on the right flank with Jamie Gittens getting the nod over Alejandro Garnacho on the left.

In a surprise move, Jorrel Hato is named ahead of Josh Acheampong at centre-back, while Facundo Buonanotte will be unfortunate to only be selected among the replacements.

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Andrade one to watch for Qarabag

Meanwhile, Leandro Andrade is named in the Qarabag XI after netting twice from three starts in this season's League Phase.

Centre-forward Camillo Duran will also be one to watch after his goal and assist during the 3-2 triumph over Benfica on matchday one.

Qarabag FK XI: Kochalski, Silva, Jankovic, Zoubir, Mustafazede, Leandro Andrade, Duran, Kady, Pedro Bicalho, Jafarguliyev, Medina

Subs: Buntic, Mahammadaliyev, Addai, Akhundzade, Bayramov, Cabrayilzada, Chriso, Dani Bolt, A.Huseynov, B.Huseynov, Kashchuk, Mmaee

Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Hato, Cucurella; Lavia, Santos; Estevao, Pedro, Gittens; George

Subs: Jorgensen, Merrick, Acheampong, Chalobah, Gusto, Fofana, Caicedo, Buonanotte, Fernandez, Garnacho, Delap, Guiu