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Chelsea are coming before FC Copenhagen tonight in the first leg of their Conference League-Last-16-Equarified result, with the Premier League Club hoping to take an untouchable lead to London.
Enzo Maresca’s team are the clear favorites to win the competition, despite a somewhat disappointing series of domestic form, which has first dared in the league phase with six wins of six.
Nevertheless, they stare one of the best sides in the competition in Copenhagen, with the Danish team leading their domestic league, despite penetrating in the 18th in the league phase.
No matter what happens in the Premier League, a victorious campaign in this competition is the least of the expectations for Blues fans – and perhaps also the club’s hierarchy.
Here’s all you need to know before tonight’s game:
When is Copenhagen vs. Chelsea?
The match will kick off at 17.45 o’clock GMT on Thursday, March 6 at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark.
How can I watch the game?
In the UK, the match is broadcast live on TNT Sports 4, with the cover at 7 p.m. Subscribers can also watch online and via the Discovery+ program.
You can buy a TNT sports subscription via Discovery+ here, only £ 30.99 a month.
Team news
For Copenhagen, teen wing Roony Bardghji is still out after having a cross-ligament tear in May last year, while the forward forward Andreas Cornelius is the other most important long-term off.
Midfield Luke Lerager and wing Jordan Larsson are expected to miss the first leg, but they may both be suitable for the return match at Stamford Bridge next week.
For the visitors, Enzo Maresca has no new injuries since the victory over Southampton, and Trevoh Chalobah can return with Benoit Badighile.
No one else has recovered from their injuries, with Nicolas Jackson, Marc Gui, Romeo Lavia and Noni Madueke who thought to be out in early April.
Maresca said during his preliminary match conference that Robert Sanchez will start in the goal for the visitors.
Predicted line-ups
Copenhagen XI: Ramaj; Huescas, Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Lopez; Frldener, Delaney; Robert, Mattsson, Claesson; Elyounoussi.
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella; Dewsbury-hall, hollow; Sancho, Palmer, Kunku; Neto.
Chance
Copenhagen Win – 9/2
Pull – 11/4
Chelsea Win – 8/13
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Prescription
Chelsea remain the firm favorite to win this competition despite a slip in domestic form, and tonight they should all be able to remind them of why they can go all the way. While Copenhagen is doing well domestically, they should not match the blues, especially now that they can appeal to players who are rested in the league phase.
Copenhagen 0-3 Chelsea.
