Chelsea are on the travels within the Europa Convention League on Thursday, December twelfth, as they face Astana on the Ortalyq Stadion in Kazakhstan. The Blues have a 100% file within the competitors having received all 4 matches thus far and can look to take one other step in direction of qualification into the knockout stage of their 15:30 UK time kick-off.
Enzo Maresca is prone to make quite a few rotations, as he has executed on the continental stage, however with the wind beneath their sails, they need to be appreciable favourites to beat their subsequent opponents.
Right here is how the Blues may line up for the sport.
Goalkeeper – Filip Jorgensen has featured for the crew within the Convention League and should substitute Robert Sanchez in opposition to Astana.
Defenders – Malo Gusto might are available in at proper again, whereas Marc Cucurella could be changed by Renato Veiga on the left. The central defenders are additionally prone to be rotated with Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo doubtlessly coming in.
Joao Felix to begin
Midfielders – The double pivot of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo could possibly be rested too, so Romero Lavia could function within the function alongside Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor. Cesare Casadei is suspended after receiving a pink card in opposition to Heidenheim final time.
Noni Madueke might return to the appropriate wing after coming off the bench in Chelsea’s win in opposition to Tottenham on the weekend, whereas £45 million ahead Joao Felix may substitute Jadon Sancho on the left wing. Christopher Nkunku might play because the quantity 10.
Ahead – Marc Guiu has had his fair proportion of minutes within the Convention League and could also be thrown into the thick of the motion on a chilly night in Kazakhstan. It will likely be fascinating to see how the previous Barcelona participant does with extra common sport time beneath his belt having proven glimpses of his high quality over his previous few appearances for Chelsea.
That is how the Londoners may look on paper:
