Chelsea dey prepare to face Panathinaikos for their second group stage match in the UEFA Conference League, and dis match go be one big test for dem. The Blues, wey dey under the management of Enzo Maresca, go dey looking to build on their strong start in the competition after dem win 4-2 against Gent at Stamford Bridge.
The match, wey go hold for Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece, go be the first competitive meeting between the two teams. Panathinaikos, wey draw their first match 1-1 against Borac, dey eager to secure their first win at home against a major club. Chelsea, on the other hand, dey come from a couple of frustrating results in the Premier League, including a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest and a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
For the lineup, Chelsea go make some changes from the team wey play against Liverpool. Filip Jorgensen, the 22-year-old goalkeeper, go start despite recent concussion protocols. Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix also dey fit and available. However, players like Reece James, Levi Colwill, and Malo Gusto no go be part of the squad for dis match.
Panathinaikos dey face some injury issues, with players like Philipp Max, Dimitris Limnios, and Tonny Vilhena not available. Captain Fotis Ioannidis also dey out with an adductor issue. But Andraz Sporar, who miss the weekend’s win over OFI due to illness, dey expected to recover in time for the match.
The match go be a tough one for Chelsea, especially considering the history of Greek teams in European competitions. Panathinaikos, despite their underwhelming start to the season, still have the potential to cause problems for the Blues. Chelsea’s performance under Maresca has been promising, but dem need to convert dat into wins to keep their fans optimistic.
