Enzo Maresca has made eight changes to his line-up for tonight’s UEFA Conference League semi-final, with our skipper returning and two teenagers in the starting XI.
Our head coach had already confirmed that Robert Sanchez would not be involved after not travelling with the squad to Sweden – along with Christopher Nkunku – meaning Filip Jorgensen comes in between the posts.
Ahead of the goalkeeper, only Marc Cucurella continues in our defence from the win over Everton, with Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile all coming into the team.
Reece James is expected to captain the side from midfield, alongside Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Enzo Fernandez and Noni Madueke are the other two players to retain their place for this Conference League tie, the latter joining Jadon Sancho and Tyrique George in the front three.
Malo Gusto is named among the Blues’ substitutes, returning to the squad after picking up an injury in the win at Fulham.
Chelsea: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Badiashile, Cucurella, James (C), Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, Fernandez, Sancho, George
Substitutes: Bergstrom, Curd, Chalobah, Colwill, Gusto, Amougou, Caicedo, Neto, Palmer, Walsh, Jackson, Mheuka
Make sure to get your predictions in for the game before kick-off!
Westview tickets for the home leg of this UEFA Conference League semi-final are on sale for £60pp, available exclusively to CFC Members. Hospitality packages are available on general sale herestarting from £160pp.
