Chelsea have won all five of their games so far in the Uefa Conference League and can make it six out of six if they beat Shamrock Rovers.
However, the Irish side are well placed to join the leaders in the knockout stages and will be tough opposition for Enzo Maresca’s in-form side.
Here’s how the teams line up:
Chelsea team news
Tonight’s lineup. 📋🔵#CFC | #UECL pic.twitter.com/mAddY17mMJ
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This year since signing a new contract, Josh Acheampong gets a start for a much changed Chelsea.
Christopher Nkunku once again leads the charge, while Noni Madueke gets a chance to impress his manager again.
Chelsea 11: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Disasi, Veiga, Cucurella, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, Nkunku, George, Guiu
Shamrock Rovers team news
Rovers have won three of their five games so far and come into the match in sixth place in the table. Qualifying as one of the eight best qualifiers continues.
Shamrock Rovers XI: Pohls, Honohan, Lopes, Grace, Cleary, Watts, O’Neill, Poom, Burns, Farrugia, Kenny
