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Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Legia Warsaw: Conference League Takes Centre Stage

Rotation Meets Urgency in Europe’s Third Tier

This is not where Chelsea thought they’d be come April. But in the shifting sands of modern football, the Conference League quarter-finals have taken on unexpected significance. With domestic aspirations already buried under inconsistency, Enzo Maresca finds himself leaning into European rotation — not to develop, but to deliver.

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As Chelsea travel to face Legia Warsaw in the first leg, the predicted lineup reflects a squad recalibrating its priorities. There’s little margin for error now. Silverware, however modest, has become both target and necessity.

Key Names Set for Return

Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Levi Colwill — all left on the bench in the sterile draw at Brentford — are expected to be restored to the starting XI. Palmer, in particular, will seek to snap a frustrating run without a goal since mid-January. His creativity remains central to Chelsea’s rhythm, even when his end product has stuttered.

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Maresca’s midfield setup should again feature Kieran Dewsbury-Hall alongside Moises Caicedo, a duo combining grit with progressive intent. The system is unlikely to change — only the sharpness of execution can.

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Fringe Players Given the Stage

There’s also an experimental edge to this Chelsea side. Filip Jorgensen will start between the posts, and the inclusion of Josh Acheampong — a standout from the academy — hints at a longer-term view within short-term stakes. Benoit Badiashile is another name likely to feature, needing rhythm as much as redemption.

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Marc Cucurella, Maresca’s favoured option on the left, is tipped to return, while Tyrique George could again be trusted in Europe, where youthful exuberance has occasionally provided much-needed spark.

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Chelsea Predicted XI vs Legia Warsaw (4-2-3-1):Jorgensen; Acheampong, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Dewsbury-Hall; George, Palmer, Neto; Jackson

Unavailable: Fofana, Lavia, Kellyman, MudrykKick-off: 5.45pm BST, Thursday 10 April 2025Venue: Marshall Józef Piłsudski Legia Warsaw StadiumWatch: TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+