CONFIRMED lineups for Astana v Chelsea clash

The Almaty Central Stadium will host a compelling UEFA Conference League showdown on Thursday as Kazakhstani side Astana welcome a surging Chelsea. While the visitors are riding high on a wave of victories, the hosts face a daunting challenge to keep their European hopes alive.

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea arrive in scintillating form, having won their last five matches across all competitions. Their Conference League campaign has been flawless thus far, with the Blues securing victories in every league-phase fixture.

By contrast, Astana's European journey has been even more turbulent, with only one victory to their name in the league phase. The Kazakhstani side will rely on a passionate home crowd to upset the odds, but the gap in quality could prove decisive.

Astana starting XI: Mukhammejan Seisen (GK); Bartolec, Kazukolovas, Marochkin, Vorogovskiy; Ebong, Amanovic; Tomasov, Kalaica, Camara; Chinedu.

Chelsea starting XI: Jorgensen (GK); Acheampong, Disasi, Tosin, Veiga; Rak-Sakyi, Dewsbury-Hall; George, Chukwuemeka, Neto; Guiu.

 

December 12, 2024

 

December 12, 2024