Chelsea are back are back in action in the UEFA Conference League as they travel to Denmark for the first leg of their round of 16 tie vs. Copenhagen.
The Blues dominated the league phase of the competition with a perfect record, scoring 26 goals across their six matches. However, much has changed at Stamford Bridge since their last European game back in December.
Enzo Maresca made a habit of using a completely different starting XI than the one he'd regularly use on weekend matches in the Premier League. However, he won't be afforded the same option in the knockout stage, as departures of Conference League regulars during the January window and injuries have depleted Chelsea's squad.
Chelsea were second in the Premier League that last time they played a Conference League match, now, they sit fifth and in a tight battle for the Champions League places.
Despite the shaky start of 2025, Maresca's blues are still the favorite to win the Conference League. However, they'll be without Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Marc Guiu, Benoît Badiashile, and a handful of others in their trip to Denmark.
Here's how Chelsea could lineup vs. Copenhagen in the first leg of the Conference League round of 16.






