A Scandinavian affair approaches as Chelsea are off to the capital city of Denmark tomorrow. The Blues will visit FC Copenhagen for a UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round clash.
The UECL is the only chance that the Blues have at a trophy this season.
UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16 Leg 1 of 2
Chelsea at FC Copenhagen
Kickoff: Thurs. Mar. 6, 5:45pm, Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark
Chelsea Preview Material: Team News Starting XI Prediction
But of course, this is not the main goal for the season. Finishing top four is what it’s all about. And when you consider where Chelsea FC have been in recent years, winning this small continental competition and getting a Champions League berth for the next season, that would definitely qualify as a successful 2024-25 campaign.
So with that in mind, let’s take a look at what the strongest first team side would be in this one.
Chelsea Starting XI Prediction at FC Copenhagen
Filip Jorgensen; Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella; Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo; Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku; Pedro Neto
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