Jesse Derry will make his Premier League debut for Chelsea against Nottingham Forest.
The 18-year-old has been included in the starting side to face Forest in the Premier League this afternoon. Derry signed for Chelsea from Crystal Palace in 2025 and is an England u-19 international.
Derry debuted for Chelsea as a second-half substitute during the 4–0 victory against Hull City in the FA Cup fourth round in February.
The teenager is expected to feature from the left-wing, in support of centre-forward Joao Pedro.
Elsewhere, Cole Palmer returns to the XI after starting the FA Cup semi-final win against Leeds United as a substitute.
Chelsea team to face Nottingham Forest
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia, Fernandez; Palmer, Derry, Pedro.
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