Chelsea F.C. Lineup vs Atalanta OUT; Why NO Cole Palmer Today?

After going winless in their previous three games in the Premier League, Chelsea F.C. are gearing up for a league stage clash against Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium on 9th December, 2025. The reigning Club World Cup winners have had a dip in form of late, as they failed to register all three points in each of their previous three Premier League matches against Arsenal, Leeds United, and Bournemouth, respectively.

Chelsea would be hoping to take inspiration from their 3-0 win over La Liga leaders, FC Barcelona, in their last UEFA Champions League game and return to winning ways to solidify their position in the top 8 of the UCL table. Atalanta, too, are in contention to qualify for the next round, as they sit just three places behind Chelsea but with similar points (10). The winner of this game will climb up the ladder and position themselves better going forward, while the loser has to work a lot in order to sneak into the top eight for direct qualification.

The game promises thrilling action from both ends, but what would intrigue most sections is whether Cole Palmer will be available in the Chelsea F.C. lineup vs Atalanta. Well, the Englishman will not be taking part in tonight's game, as Enzo Maresca feels that his star is yet to regain full fitness and cannot play regularly as of now in such a tight schedule.

Ahead of the mouthwatering clash, Sportsdunia takes a look at the Chelsea F.C. vs Atalanta lineup to give you a rough idea of who starts and who doesn't from the Chelsea F.C. lineups today in UCL.

Chelsea F.C vs Atalanta Lineup CONFIRMED

Have a look at the Chelsea F.C. vs Atalanta lineup. Wesley Fofana and Reece James are expected to be a part of the Chelsea F.C. lineup. Cole Palmer misses out, which might mean Enzo Fernandes playing in his position in the Chelsea lineup vs Atalanta.

Liam Delap hasn't been included in the squad due to a shoulder injury, which should open the doors for Joao Pedro for a place in the Chelsea F.C. lineup today in UCL. Atalanta are expected to keep their lineup unchanged from their last win against Eintracht Frankfurt. Kamaldeen Sulemana and Mitchel Bakker are the only two players missing for the Italian team in this game.

Chelsea F.C. Lineup vs Atalanta (4-2-3-1):

Here is the confirmed Chelsea F.C. lineup vs Atalanta from the Chelsea F.C. vs Atalanta lineup.

Sanchez; Acheampong, Badiashile, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Gittens, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.

Atalanta Lineup vs Chelsea F.C. (3-4-2-1):

Here is Atalanta's confirmed lineup from the Chelsea F.C. vs Atalanta Lineup.

Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Kolasinac, Djimsiti; Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Scamacca.