Chelsea dey prepare to face Panathinaikos for their second league phase game of the 2024/25 Conference League on Thursday. After their 2-1 loss to Liverpool on Sunday, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca no dey too sad because him team show some good signs.
Maresca go rotate him team heavily, and we expect to see some new faces for this match. Goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, who recover from concussion, go start, while Axel Disasi go take Reece James‘ place at right-back. Enzo Fernandez, who no play on Sunday, go start, and Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku go lead the attack.
Panathinaikos, wey qualify for the Conference League through a fourth-place finish in the Greek Super League last season, dey struggle this season. Dem start their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Borac on Matchday 1, and dem miss some key players like Captain Fotis Ioannidis, Dimitris Limnios, Zeca, and Tonny Vilhena. However, Andraz Sporar, who miss the weekend’s win over OFI due to illness, go likely play, and former Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri go be part of the starting XI.
Predictions dey show say Chelsea go win comfortably, despite the rotation. CBS Sports predict say Chelsea go win 4-1, citing their strong performance against Gent in their first match. Other sources also believe say Chelsea go come out on top, given their depth and recent form.
