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Adam Newson

Benoit Badiashile debut, Joao Felix replacement: Three big Chelsea changes vs Crystal Palace

There is no time for Graham Potter to analyse what went wrong against Fulham. Chelsea's schedule simply doesn't allow for such contemplation. The focus is straight on to Sunday's game at Stamford Bridge against Crystal Palace. It is one the Blues can't afford to lose.

Chelsea have taken just six points from their last nine top-flight games and sit tenth in the table. It is not good enough and Potter has come under inevitable pressure. “We have to recover. We have to recover from the disappointment of the game [against Fulham]," explained the 47-year-old.

"We have to assess all the players in terms of recovery and injury, whatever we have. Then we have to be positive, move forward and take a home game on. It’s another London derby against a team with dangerous players. So we have to be good and prepare the team.

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