Chelsea’s 23-man squad has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, in preparation for their Champions League matchup against Qarabag. The team completed their final training session and pre-match press conferences at Cobham earlier today before embarking on the five-and-a-half-hour flight to their destination.
Head coach Enzo Maresca announced that Portuguese winger Pedro Neto would not be part of the traveling squad due to a minor issue, while Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, and Cole Palmer remain at home to continue their rehabilitation from injuries.
The Blues enter this fixture with momentum, having secured consecutive victories in the Champions League against Benfica and Ajax at Stamford Bridge. A win in Baku would mark their first away victory of the current season’s competition and significantly bolster their position in the league phase standings.
Fans can look forward to comprehensive coverage of the match, including live commentary and post-match reactions, available on the Chelsea Official App and website.
The traveling squad includes:
Goalkeepers: Filip Jorgensen, Max Merrick, Robert Sanchez
Defenders: Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto, Jorrel Hato, Reece James
Midfielders: Facundo Buonanotte, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos
Forwards: Liam Delap, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrique George, Jamie Gittens, Marc Guiu, Joao Pedro, Estevao Willian
As Chelsea seeks to continue their positive form, the expectation is high among fans and analysts alike, making this upcoming match an exciting prospect for the team and its supporters.