Injuries have forced Xabi Alonso into changes today, creating opportunities for some players to shine.

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The teamsheet for Chelsea’s game against Manchester United today has produced some exceptionally interesting questions.

The fact that multiple players are out with injury has forced Xabi Alonso into numerous changes to the XI that had become his standard until a couple of weeks ago.

Players look to seize their chance with good showing against Man U

After being the subject of so many questions in the last 7 days, Estevao gets his first start of the season. That is a huge thing to watch – the fans wanted him given a chance, now he has to make the most of it.

Summer signing Marco Palestra also gets a start. He impressed so much in preseason, but an injury came at the worst time for him. He needs to show he’s undroppable even once Pep Chavarria, Jorrel Hato and Reece James are back fit.

Then there’s the false 9 situation – will it be Morgan Rogers up top again, as he was against Spurs a week ago? Or will it be Cole Palmer leading the line? It could even be Pedro Neto, who has done it before.

In other news…

Two Chelsea players who are starting today have been named as potential Ballon d’Or winners of the future on TNT Sport.

Jordan Henderson has been left out of the Chelsea squad today, and before kick off the local reporters found out why.

The team news for today’s game has some interesting tweaks from the manager, and we’re very curious to see how it looks on the pitch.