Conference League 2024-2025: Copenhagen-Chelsea, the likely lineups

Copenhagen-Chelsea, the likely lineups

On Thursday, March 6 at 6:45 p.m., Copenhagen hosts Chelsea for the first leg of the Conference League round of 16. The Danes reached the round of 16 thanks to a great comeback against'Heidenheim, winning 3-2 in the return leg. Now, to face Enzo Maresca s Blues who are among the leading favorites for the final victory.

The home team will take the field with a 4-2-3-1, with Elyounoussi as the false nine. There are doubts between Mattsson and Chiakha for the outside role, with the former having the advantage. Injured and absent for the challenge are Bardghji, Boilesen, Buur, Cornelius, Hojer, Larsson and Lerager.

For the visiting team, Pedro Neto should be confirmed as a false nine, given Jackson's unavailability. Nkunku will play in the three-quarter with George and Sancho, while in the median there will be room for Dewsbury-Hal along with Enzo Fernandez. Absent through injury are Madueke, Lavia, Kellyman, Guiu and Badiashile.

Probable lineups

Copenhagen(4-2-3-1):  Ramaj; Huescas, Gabriel Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Diks; Froholdt, Delaney; Claesson, Mattsson, Achouri; Elyounoussi. Coach: Neestrup.

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; Gusto, Colwill, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Fernandez, Dewsbury-Hall; Nkunku, George, Sancho; Neto. Coach: Maresca.