Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea will seek to bounce back from their recent defeat as they prepare to face Panathinaikos in Athens for Gameweek 2 of the Europa Conference League on Thursday.
The team is aiming to recover from their disappointing 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League over the weekend. After finding success with a 4-2 victory over Gent in their initial match, it is anticipated that Maresca will again employ a heavily rotated squad, particularly as key players like Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer were absent previously.
Panathinaikos enters the match as they cope with the emotional impact of the passing of their English defender, George Baldock, who tragically died earlier this month. Currently positioned sixth in the Greek Super League, they managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Borac in their most recent Conference League appearance.
The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, at the Athens Olympic Stadium, with kickoff at 7:45 p.m. EEST local time, which translates to a 5:45 p.m. BST start in the UK, 12:45 p.m. ET in the US and Canada, 9:45 a.m. PT, and 3:45 a.m. AEST in Australia early Friday morning.
For viewers eager to watch the match live, various streaming options are available.
In the US, soccer fans can stream every game of this season’s tournament through Paramount Plus, which holds exclusive live English-language rights for the UEFA Conference League.
In the UK, TNT Sports has secured the broadcast rights for UEFA Europa League matches, and this game will be aired live on TNT Sports 1. Access to TNT Sports can be obtained via Sky Q or streaming through its mobile and smart TV apps.
For Canadian viewers, DAZN Canada offers live streaming of UEFA Conference League matches and requires a subscription. The service includes access to other football tournaments, as well as various sports.
Australian fans can catch the match on Stan Sport, which holds exclusive rights for the UEFA Conference League in Australia, with various subscription options including a free trial period.
As Chelsea prepares for this crucial encounter, they will be looking for a strong performance led by forward Christopher Nkunku, who has scored seven goals this season despite limited playing time.