Chelsea vs Servette: Everything you need to know about the Blues’ UEFA Conference League play-off first leg

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Chelsea play Servette on Thursday in their UEFA Conference League play-off first leg. The Chelsea Chronicle tells you everything you need to know about the game.

The Blues’ 2024/25 campaign got underway on Sunday with a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League.

It was a disappointing result for Enzo Maresca’s side but their performance against the defending champions gave fans some reason for optimism.

Though they must not overlook their opponents, a similar display in their next match should be enough for a convincing victory.

Here is all the important information about Chelsea’s Conference League fixture against Swiss Super League club Servette, such as the kick-off time, how to watch and team news.

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Chelsea vs Servette Kick-Off Time

Chelsea vs Servette will kick off at 8:00 pm (BST) on Thursday, August 22nd at Stamford Bridge in front of a sellout crowd.

The second leg will take place at the same time next week in Geneva, Switzerland.

How to watch Chelsea vs Servette

Chelsea vs Servette will not be televised in the United Kingdom. However, supporters can watch the match on the official Chelsea website and app for £4.99.

Should the Blues progress to the Conference League group phase, those games will be shown live on TNT Sports.

Chelsea vs Servette Team News

Maresca’s team selection against Manchester City gives us a good idea of how the Blues will line up against Servette on Thursday.

The 44-year-old opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Robert Sanchez in goal and a centre-back pairing of Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill.

Sanchez played poorly and it would come as a surprise to see him selected over new signing Filip Jorgensen once again. Meanwhile, Fofana is being rested so Tosin Adarabioyo could come into the team.

Malo Gusto and Marc Cucurella are expected to keep their places as the two full-backs in midweek.

Maresca may stick with a central midfield pivot of Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, though Enzo Fernandez in the ‘number 10’ position was a failed experiment. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could replace him.

Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer were picked for the game against Man City and will likely play against Servette, too. There could be a first start for Pedro Neto or Marc Guiu alongside them.