Chelsea’s squad has been bolstered ahead of their UEFA Conference League Round of 16 clash against Copenhagen with the return of Cole Palmer and Trevoh Chalobah, which should add valuable depth to their lineup. With several injuries impacting the squad, including notable absences like Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Marc Guiu, the inclusion of Palmer, Chalobah, and Mathis Amougou could provide much-needed flexibility.
Chelsea has been dominant in the competition so far, winning all six of their group-stage matches and scoring a remarkable 26 goals. With star player Christopher Nkunku in great form, contributing five goals and three assists, Chelsea is certainly one of the favorites going into this tie.
Copenhagen, on the other hand, has had a more challenging journey to the Round of 16, struggling in the group stage before narrowly advancing through the playoffs. They’ll be up against a Chelsea side well-rested and confident in their ability to extend their perfect record at Parken Stadion.
The elimination stages of the Conference League are always high-stakes, especially now that the away goals rule has been scrapped. This means the tie will go to extra time and penalties if the aggregate score is level after the second leg, which adds even more drama and pressure to both teams.
Do you think Chelsea’s depth and momentum will be enough to secure a dominant result over Copenhagen, or could the underdogs pull off an upset?
