Chelsea will face Servette in the UEFA Conference League playoff to secure a spot in the league phase. The Blues finished sixth in the Premier League last season to reach this stage. If they win this playoff, they will advance to the competition proper.
Despite a recent defeat to Manchester City, Chelsea is expected to field a strong team and secure a victory against Servette, who finished third in the Swiss Super League last season.
Enzo Maresca’s side will miss Raheem Sterling’s presence, who continues to be omitted from the squad. Here is the latest team news and the predicted lineups for this crucial fixture.
Chelsea vs. Servette – Lineups, Predicted Starting 11, and Team News
Chelsea will likely make changes to their lineup with Reece James still sidelined due to injury. Players like Filip Jorgensen, Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are set for possible starts, while talents like Tyrique George could make an appearance.
Despite Raheem Sterling’s absence, Chelsea fans can expect a strong lineup to take on Servette. Conor Gallagher has also completed a move to Atletico Madrid.
Chelsea Predicted Starting XI: Jorgensen (GK) – Gusto, Badiashile, Veiga, Cucurella – Fernandez, Lavia – Palmer, Dewsbury-Hall, Neto – Guiu.
Injuries: Reece James (hamstring), Marc Cucurella (hamstring), Ben Chilwell (illness)
Suspensions: N/A
Servette will miss Victory Beniangba but have made notable signings over the summer to bolster their attack. Players like Julian Von Moos, Sofyane Bouzamoucha, and Usman Simbakol are expected to make an impact.
Switzerland international Dereck Kutesa will be a key player for Servette, along with Von Moos and Enzo Crivelli, who bring experience to the team.
Servette Possible Starting XI: Frick – Tsunemoto, Rouiller, Severin, Mazikou – Douline, Ondoua – Stevanovic, Antunes, Kutesa – Crivelli.
Injuries: Victory Beniangba (foot)
Suspensions: N/A
Chelsea vs. Servette – Live Stream and TV Channel Information
Viewers across various regions can watch the Conference League playoff match through the following platforms:
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | — | Chelsea site/app |
Canada | — | Chelsea site/app |
UK | TNT Sports | Discovery+ |
Australia | — | Chelsea site/app |
India | — | Chelsea site/app |
International viewers can follow the action via the Chelsea website or app with a purchase price of £4.99 for the stream.
USA: Paramount+ offers exclusive live and on-demand coverage of UEFA competitions for fans in the United States.
For Canadian fans, DAZN provides live and on-demand coverage of UEFA competitions, including Champions League and Europa League.
Australian viewers can watch UEFA competitions on Stan Sport.
In the UK, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports, with streaming available on the Discovery+ app.
Indian viewers can access the game through the official Chelsea app.
If the game is unavailable in your location, VPNs offer a solution to bypass geographical restrictions and access streaming services worldwide.