Chelsea take on Swiss Super League side Servette in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League playoffs on Thursday.
The Blues go into the tie with a two-goal lead, as they beat Servette 2-0 in the first leg at Stamford Bridge last week.
The winner will advance to the new 36-team league stage, where each team faces six different opponents. The top eight will automatically qualify for the last 16, while teams finishing ninth to 24th will compete in the knockout round play-offs.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Here’s how to watch this UEFA Europa Conference League match in UK:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the UK.
The only way fans can watch the match around the world is live on the official Chelsea website and app by paying a small fee.
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Date | Thursday, Aug. 29 |
Kick-off time | 7:30 p.m. BST |
Venue | Stade de Genève |
Location | Lancy, Switzerland |
This UEFA Europa Conference League clash takes place at the Stade de Genève in Lancy, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland and kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 p.m. local time.
Joao Felix marked his second Chelsea debut with a goal against Wolves and will be hoping for more game time in Switzerland alongside fellow forward Christopher Nkunku.
Enzo Fernandez and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are likely to partner one another in midfield with Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo both doubts.
Filip Jorgensen stated the first leg and is set to come back in for first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
Chelsea predicted 11 (4-2-3-1, right to left): Jorgensen (GK) — Disasi, Badiashile, Adarabioyo, Cucurella — Fernandez, Dewsbury-Hall — Madueke, Joao Felix, Neto — Nkunku.
Injuries: Reece James (hamstring), Marc Cucurella (hamstring), Romeo Lavia (hamstring), Moses Caicedo (knock)
Suspensions: N/A
Servette are set to be without Victory Beniangba with Enzo Crivelli favourite to lead the attack, as Thomas Haberli’s men seek an improbable comeback.
In-form winger Dereck Kutesa will get another chance to shine. The 26-year-old has five goals in nine appearances this term and has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Servette predicted 11 (4-2-3-1, right to left): Frick — Tsunemoto, Rouiller, Severin, Mazikou — Douline, Ondoua — Stevanovic, Antunes, Kutesa — Crivelli.
Injuries: Victory Beniangba (muscular)
Suspensions: N/A
Chelsea go into the match with a two-goal cushion. The Blues did well in patches against to win the home leg last week. But they are flying high after a statement 6-2 win over the Wolves at Molineux at the weekend.
It looks like the Blues should get the job done easily here even if they make several changes to their team.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Servette
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