Chelsea predicted lineup vs Copenhagen - Conference League

Chelsea can book their ticket to the Conference League quarter-finals on Thursday evening when they host Copenhagen in the second leg of their last 16 tie.

Having triumphed 2-1 during the first leg in Denmark last Thursday, the Blues are in prime position to reach the last eight of Europe's third most prestigious cup competition. Chelsea, who are significant tournament favourites, should have few issues when Copenhagen come to town.

The Blues have several injury concerns but the depth and quality of their squad offers Enzo Maresca few selection dilemmas. The Italian could name a similar - if not slightly stronger - team to the one that tasted victory in Copenhagen.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Copenhagen (4-2-3-1)

GK: Filip Jorgensen - Maresca revealed he's yet to choose his starting goalkeeper during Wednesday's pre-match press conference, but Jorgensen could be restored to the lineup after successive Robert Sanchez starts.

RB: Trevoh Chalobah - With Malo Gusto injured and Reece James seeing his minutes managed while also appearing in midfield, Chalobah could start at right-back - as he did against Copenhagen last week.

CB: Tosin Adarabiyo - Wesley Fofana returned to the starting lineup last weekend, albeit at right-back, but is not part of Chelsea's Conference League squad. Adarabioyo should make a fourth straight start.

CB: Benoit Badiashile - Copenhagen are lacking attacking inspiration as a result of injuries and Badiashile will be searching for a first clean sheet since his return from injury in Denmark.

LB: Marc Cucurella - Cucurella was the match-winner at the weekend as he scored the only goal of the game against Leicester City. He now has two goals and an assist in his last three matches.

DM: Moises Caicedo - The South American has been an unrelenting presence in Chelsea's midfield this season, generally protecting the back four with some much-needed vigour.

DM: Enzo Fernandez - Fernandez has been one of Chelsea's key creators in recent weeks and scored the decisive goal in the Conference League last week. He also created more chances (6) than any other player against Leicester.

RW: Tyrique George - The youngster has been handed plenty of minutes in the Conference League and has usually impressed when offered the opportunity. He should start on the right-hand side in lieu of the injured Noni Madueke.

AM: Cole Palmer - Palmer's woes continued at the weekend as he saw his penalty saved but it's only a matter of time before Chelsea's talisman explodes back into life. The Conference League could prove an arena in which he can improve his form.

LW: Jadon Sancho - Sancho admitted to being frustrated by his 16-game goal drought after he blanked again on Sunday. Much like his compatriot Palmer, the loanee could do with a confidence boost.

ST: Pedro Neto - Young Shim Mheuka started last week's clash with Copenhagen but made little impact before being withdrawn at half-time. With Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu still sidelined, Neto could lead the line again on Thursday.

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