Forward Nicolas Jackson will also return from his red card suspension, leaving Enzo Maresca with a decision on who will lead the line. Chelsea will also face Estavao, who is headed to join the Blues once this tournament wraps up, but in what could be his final game for Palmeiras, there's still a job to do.

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