Team News: Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Conference League and Club World Cup holders Chelsea welcome FA Cup and Community Shield winners Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge for their Premier League opener on Sunday.

The two clubs have enjoyed cup success in 2025, but both will be seeking improvement in their league positions from last season in 2025-26.

CHELSEA vs. CRYSTAL PALACE

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CHELSEA

Out: Nicolas Jackson (suspended), Levi Colwill (knee), Romeo Lavia (unknown), Benoit Badiashile (knock), Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended)

Doubtful: Wesley Fofana (hamstring)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Pedro

CRYSTAL PALACE

Out: Eddie Nketiah (muscle), Daichi Kamada (knee), Cheick Doucoure (knee), Matheus Franca (muscle), Chadi Riad (knee)

Doubtful: Eberechi Eze (personal), Marc Guehi (personal)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Eze