Chelsea have officially confirmed their travelling squad ahead of their conference league quarter-finals fixture.
Chelsea Football Club have officially announced their travelling squad ahead of their Europa Conference League fixture against Astana, with the lineup heavily featuring academy prospects alongside a handful of first-team players.
The Blues face a gruelling 7,000-mile round trip to Kazakhstan for the Thursday night encounter, just three days before their return to Premier League action on Sunday.
Manager Enzo Maresca has opted to rest most of his Premier League regulars, fielding what club insiders are describing as essentially a “C-team” with some “B-team” players included for experience and leadership.
Several highly-rated academy graduates will make the journey, with this European exposure considered invaluable for their development despite the challenging travel circumstances. The experience of being included in a senior European squad is viewed as an important developmental milestone, even for those youngsters who may not feature in the actual match.
Check pou the travelling squad below:
● Goalkeepers: Filip Jorgensen, Lucas Bergstrom, Max Merrick
● Defenders: Axel Disasi, Tosin Adarabioyo, Renato Veiga, Josh Acheampong, Harrison Murray-Campbell, Richard Olise, Kaiden Wilson
● Midfielders: Carney Chukwuemeka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Kiano Dyer, Sam Rak-Sakyi, Harvey Vale
● Forwards: Pedro Neto, Ato Ampah, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu, Shumaira Mheuk
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