Here are key details such as where to watch, player updates and possible starting lineups fans should know ahead of Chelsea's Conference League fixture today.
As fans gear up for the highly anticipated Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League scheduled for kick off today, Thursday, October 24, 2024, here are key details which include where to watch the fixture, player updates and the possible lineups that might be fielded in the fixture.
Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea player updates
Enzo Maresca in his pre-match press conference held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, confirmed the inclusion of four academy graduates in Chelsea’s squad for their upcoming Conference League clash against Panathinaikos scheduled for today.
The Blues are aiming to build on their strong start to the group stage, having secured a 4-2 victory over Gent at home before the international break. Chelsea hopes to make it two wins in a row during their trip to Athens. However, a significant number of first-team players will not feature in the match, as Maresca has decided to rest Levi Colwill, Reece James, Moises Caicedo, Nicolas Jackson, and Malo Gusto.
These players remained in London, joined by Cole Palmer, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Ben Chilwell, and Marcus Bettinelli all of whom were not registered for Chelsea's group stage squad of the tournament.
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Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea starting lineups
Chelsea possible starting lineup: Filip Jorgensen; Veiga, Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Marc Cucurella; Enzo Fernandez, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall; Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Mykhaylo Mudryk; Christopher Nkunku
Where to watch Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea
The Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea conference league match would be available for viewing on television in Nigeria on the multichoice owned sports network SuperSports housed on both GoTV and DSTV. Online viewing of the Chelsea conference league fixture can also be confirmed HERE.
Kick-off time and venue: 5.45pm WAT; Athens Olympic Stadium.
Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea correct score prediction
Enzo Maresca's side would be looking to return to winning ways in their Conference League fixture Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea scheduled for today but with the way the squad is currently thin, this might be a tough fixture for the Blues with a win looking very unlikely.
We expect this to be a tough fixture for Chelsea because this is a new terrority for the young players who would be playing against a very hostile home crown.
Panathinaikos vs. Chelsea final score: 2-2
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