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Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Djurgarden, Palmer on bench
Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Djurgarden, Palmer on bench
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has named his starting line-up for the first leg of the Conference League semi-final against Djurgarden.
The Blues are overwhelming favourites to win the competition and will be aiming for a strong performance on the road with a few goals tonight.
Ahead of the game, Maresca has made several changes to the XI.
Filip Jorgensen starts in goal with Robert Sanchez out injured.
The backline will comprise of Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile and Marc Cucurella.
Moises Caicedo is on the bench. Reece James will start as the holding midfielder with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall alongside him.
Cole Palmer has been inconsistent over recent months and he is only on the bench tonight. Enzo Fernandez will start in the no.10 role.
Noni Madueke and Jadon Sancho have got the nod on the right and left wing while Tyrique George leads the line for the Blues.
Nicolas Jackson features on the bench after his winner against Everton but Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out due to injury.
Confirmed Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Djurgarden: Jorgensen; Acheampong, Tosin, Badiashile, Cucurella; James, Dewsbury-Hall; Madueke, Enzo, Sancho; George.
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