MX23RW : Wednesday, April 30 07:00:46| >> :120:20571:20571:
[monks data]
Conference League | Semi-Finals | 1st Leg
May 1, 2025 at 8pm UK
Tele2 Arena
Chelsea logo

Djurgarden
vs.
Chelsea

Chelsea lineup vs. Djurgarden: Predicted XI for Conference League semi-final with Enzo Maresca set to make changes

Maresca to make changes for semi-final: Predicted Chelsea lineup vs. Djurgardens
© Imago
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up for Thursday's Conference League semi-final first leg against Djurgardens.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is expected to make changes for Thursday's Conference League semi-final first leg against Djurgardens IF.

The Blues will be unable to call upon Wesley Fofana, Marc Guiu and Omari Kellyman due to injury, while Mykhaylo Mudryk remains provisionally suspended for testing positive for a banned substance.

The Chelsea medical staff will also have to assess the fitness of full-back Malo Gusto after he was forced to sit out Saturday's 1-0 win over Everton due to a minor injury issue.

With Chelsea battling for a top-five finish, Maresca could decide to make changes for Thursday's first leg in Sweden, as he looks to keep his squad fresh at the business end of the season.

Filip Jorgensen is likely to replace Robert Sanchez in goal, having featured in nine of the club's 10 Conference League matches this term.

Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Benoit Badiashile could all come into the backline, while Marc Cucurella may keep his left-back spot if Gusto is unavailable for selection.

After settling for a substitute appearance at the weekend, Reece James is in contention to feature in the middle of the park alongside Conference League regular Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

Young winger Tyrique George is pushing to start on the right flank after scoring in two of his last four competitive appearances, including a goal in the 3-0 first-leg victory over Legia Warsaw in the Conference League quarter-finals.

Cole Palmer will hope to score his first goal since January if he retains his place in the number 10 role, while Jadon Sancho is likely to offer the attacking threat from the left wing.

Rather than bringing Christopher Nkunku into the side, Maresca could be tempted to give Nicolas Jackson the chance to build upon his weekend performance after he scored his first goal in 13 Premier League matches to secure all three points in Saturday's victory over the Toffees.

Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Jorgensen; Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Cucurella; James, Dewsbury-Hall; George, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

ID:571493:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect4848:
Written by
Ben Sully
No Data Analysis info
Data Failed

Who will win Thursday's Conference League clash between Djurgarden and Chelsea?

Djurgardens IF
Draw
Chelsea
Djurgardens IF
3.7%
Draw
3.7%
Chelsea
92.6%
27
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on April 10, 2025
Read Next:
Maresca delivers positive Chelsea injury update ahead of Everton game
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!