Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has discussed Pedro Neto's suspension against Brentford after the winger picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Tottenham Hotspur. The Blues completed an incredible comeback at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to ...

Chelsea have made progress in negotiations over a new contract for Josh Acheampong, who will be rewarded with a start against Astana in the Europa Conference League

Josh Acheampong, 18, is close to agreeing a new contract with the Blues and is now set to feature from the start against Astana in the Conference League

Chelsea return to Conference League action on Thursday, but are kicking off at an unusual time as they face Kazakhstan side Astana. Enzo Maresca's side sit top

Astana vs Chelsea is scheduled for 3:30pm GMT kick-off time today on Thursday December 12, 2024. The match will take place at the Almaty Central Stadium, as the hosts’ main ground is currently undergoing renovation. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 3pm GMT.

Maresca confirmed that young full-back Josh Acheampong will be among the academy graduates involved and is expected to start, bringing to an end his near-three-month exile over a contract dispute. Chelsea have confirmed a young squad has made the long journey as Maresca’s rotation policy continues.