Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
7. Cucurella is inverting from left-back into midfield.
But neither Veiga or Caicedo is getting forward, creating a three in the centre of the pitch.
The triumvirate does help Chelsea win the ball though, and Madueke takes advantage by lashing a shot at goal which goes out for a corner.
However, Palmer’s effort is headed away safely by Bournemouth’s defence.
Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
CLOSE FROM BOURNEMOUTH!
4. Tavernier latches on to a loose ball and lets fly with a smashing shot from outside the box.
It beats Sanchez but is just off target and crashes against the crossbar!
Bournemouth 0 Chelsea 0
1. Quick start from the hosts as they press and win the ball from kick-off.
Bournemouth win a corner as ref Anthony Taylor is forced to separate Cucurella and Senesi.
The ball floats to the far post but Kerkez is offside.
Here we go
And we are off! Chelsea are in their new white away kit.
It looks magnificent too.
But the three points are the most important thing for Maresca here.
