Andrey Santos, Estevao and Liam Delap will make their first Stamford Bridge appearances this evening as Chelsea face Bayer Leverkusen in the first game of the VisitMalta Weekender.

The Blues return to action for the first time since being crowned world champions, and tonight's game is an opportunity for Enzo Maresca to get vital pre-season minutes into the legs of his players.

Filip Jorgensen begins in goal and is set to be protected by a back four that consists of Malo Gusto, Josh Acheampong, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella.

Moises Caicedo is expected to be partnered in midfield by Andrey Santos, with the Brazilian featuring for the first time in SW6.

Summer arrival Estevao is included from the start, and is expected to play from the right. Cole Palmer will be at No.10, and Tyrique George begins off the left. Delap will spearhead the Blues' attack.


Chelsea
: Jorgensen; Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Andrey Santos; Estevao, Palmer, George; Delap

Chelsea substitutes: Sanchez, Slonina, James, Tosin, Anselmino, Hato, Antwi, Rak-Sakyi, Essugo, Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro