Chelsea v KAA Gent Conference League clash possible lineups

Chelsea have endured a torrid period on and off the pitch since winning the Champions League for the second time in their history in 2021. 

That memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester City in Porto will seem a lifetime ago when Chelsea start their campaign in the unglamorous Conference League against Belgian minnows Gent on Thursday.

Champions League glory looked set to be the springboard for a golden period after Chelsea went on to win the FIFA Club World Cup and the European Super Cup the following season.

But instead of facing European super-powers like City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich this season, Chelsea will spend their European nights in the third-tier Conference League playing unheralded opponents including Noah, Astana, Shamrock Rovers and Heidenheim.

Chelsea possible lineup: Jorgensen (GK); Disasi, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga; Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall; Neto, Felix, Mudryk; Nkunku.

KAA Gent possible lineup: Roef (GK); Gambor, Watanabe, Mitrovic; Fadiga, Ito, Delorge, Brown; Vancsa; Surdez and Dean.

 

October 3, 2024