Chelsea vs Copenhagen – Team News: Two academy stars handed most important starts yet | OneFootball

Chelsea face Copenhagen at Stamford Bridge in just under an hour, and the teams are in!

There were a number of big line-up questions for Enzo Maresca in this game, and now we have our answers.

Filip Jorgensen is back in goal, having lost his Premier League place to Robert Sanchez again.

At the back, the injuries and illness suffered by Reece James and Malo Gusto means a reserve pair – it looks like Josh Acheampong at right back and Benoit Badiashile at left back.

Enzo Fernandez and Caicedo both play in midfield, although we’d be stunned if either makes it to 90 minutes given we face Arsenal on Sunday. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall makes up the third in that group. He was shocking last week, and this is an important chance for redemption as he attempts to convince people he belongs at this level.

Then in the attacking line it’s another start for the increasingly trusted Tyrique George, who plays on one side opposite Jadon Sancho.

Pedro Neto leads the line as a false 9 once again – he’s another one who will need to be taken off as early as is feasible.

Here are the full team line-ups for Chelsea vs Copenhagen (kick off at 20:00 GMT)

CHELSEA:

The bench is pretty threadbare, which is understandable given the circumstances. There are two goalkeepers and a whole bunch of academy players. From the senior group, Cole Palmer, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella are all ready to enter the fray if needed – but of course we’ll be praying that’s not necessary.

We were terrible in the first half last week and we want to see a much better showing this time out. Fast, attacking football against inferior opposition, playing at home – is that too much to ask? If you want the crowd behind you, you know how to do it, Enzo.