MX23RW : Wednesday, October 16 03:54:44| >> :120:17650:17650:
[monks data]
Servette
Conference League | Playoffs | 2nd Leg
Aug 29, 2024 at 7.30pm UK
Stade de Geneve
Chelsea logo

Servette
2 - 1
Chelsea

Guillemenot (32'), Crivelli (72')
Severin (9'), Crivelli (64'), Douline (65')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Nkunku (14' pen.)
Badiashile (18'), Jackson (74'), Veiga (85')

Chelsea quartet to miss Europa Conference League playoff second leg with Servette

© Reuters
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals that four senior Chelsea players will be absent from the squad for the second leg of the Europa Conference League playoff with Servette.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed that four senior players are missing from the squad to face Servette on Thursday night.

The Blues make the trip to Switzerland for the second leg of their Europa Conference League playoff tie holding a 2-0 advantage.

Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke got on the scoresheet at Stamford Bridge last week as Maresca's side survived countless occasions when their opponents threatened to cause a surprise.

Three days later, Chelsea produced a scintillating second-half display to earn a 6-2 victory at the home of Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

As the West Londoners prepare for the fourth game of a hectic two-week period, Maresca has made the decision to 'protect' some of his players.

Romeo Lavia of Chelsea on August 22, 2024© Imago

Who misses out against Servette?

Romeo Lavia is one of the quartet who will play no part at Stade de Geneve, Maresca having already addressed that the midfielder is carrying a minor hamstring issue.

Reece James also remains unavailable for the same reason, while Malo Gusto and Pedro Neto have also been left at home for the reverse fixture against the Swiss Super League outfit.

At a press conference on Wednesday night, Maresca said that their absences were "just for protection" as he bids to keep the dynamic pair fit.

Gusto completed the 90 minutes in each of the club's opening two Premier League fixtures, as well as being introduced for the final 12 minutes versus Servette.

Meanwhile, Neto has accumulated 134 minutes across three appearances since signing from Wolverhampton Wanderers, having not completed 90 minutes since the early part of 2024.

Chelsea's Axel Disasi in action with Liverpool's Luis Diaz on February 25, 2024© Reuters

Will mass changes be made?

Maresca made nine alterations for the first leg and it would come as a surprise if a similar amount were not made on Thursday night.

Axel Disasi should slot in for Gusto at right-back, while Mykhaylo Mudryk could retain his spot on the left having been replaced by Neto at Molineux on Sunday.

Joao Felix is also unavailable after not being registered in time for the first leg, subsequently ruling him out of the tie as a whole.

The likes of Filip Jorgensen, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Renato Veiga, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Nkunku and Marc Guiu could be recalled to the starting lineup.

ID:551449:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect5092:No Data Analysis info

Click here for more stories about Enzo Maresca

Click here for more stories about Chelsea

Game History

How you voted: Servette vs Chelsea

Servette
9.4%
Draw
6.3%
Chelsea
84.4%
192
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Chelsea's Raheem Sterling on August 11, 2024
Read Next:
Chelsea make Sterling decision ahead of Conference League playoff
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS

League Phase

TeamPWDLPTS
1Cercle Brugge11003
2Omonia11003
3Lugano11003
4Molde11003
5Pafos11003
6Chelsea11003
7Noah11003
8Fiorentina11003
9Guimaraes11003
10Astana11003
11Hearts11003
12Heidenheim11003
13Jagiellonia11003
14Legia11003
15Rapid Vienna11003
16Djurgarden10101
17LASK10101
18APOEL10101
19Panathinaikos10101
20Borac Banja Luka10101
21Shamrock10101
22Backa Topola10010
23Copenhagen10010
24Dinamo Minsk10010
25Istanbul10010
26Ljubljana10010
27Betis10010
28Celje10010
29Gent10010
30Mlada Boleslav10010
31New Saints10010
32HJK Helsinki10010
33Larne10010
34Petrocub10010
35St Gallen10010
36Vikingur 10010


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!