Blues Back in Europe: How to Watch Chelsea vs Servette
Chelsea FC returns to European competition after a year's absence, kicking off their UEFA Conference League campaign with a play-off tie against Swiss side Servette. The first leg takes place at Stamford Bridge, with a coveted spot in the group stage up for grabs. Here's how you can catch all the action:
Match Details:
Date: Thursday, 22 August
Time: 8:00 pm BST
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
How to Watch:
Supporters worldwide can watch both legs of the Conference League play-off live on the official Chelsea website and app for a fee of £4.99. To purchase the live stream, simply click on the fixture button on the official website or app later today.
For those eager to get a glimpse behind the scenes, free live streams of Enzo Maresca's pre-match press conference (1:00 pm BST on Wednesday, 21 August) and the squad's final training session before facing Servette (3:00 pm BST) are also available on the official platforms.
Highlights and Team News:
Match highlights will be accessible on the official Chelsea website and app from midnight on matchday. The team line-ups will be announced approximately one hour before kick-off on the same platforms, giving fans the first look at who'll be taking to the pitch.
Recent Form:
Chelsea's recent performance in their opening Premier League fixture against Manchester City on Sunday offers a glimpse into their current form. The match saw a 4-2-3-1 formation with the following players:
Goalkeeper: Sanchez
Defence: Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella (Veiga 80)
Midfield: Caicedo, Lavia (Dewsbury-Hall 67)
Attack: Palmer, Fernandez (c), Nkunku (Neto 58)
Striker: Jackson (Guiu 67)
Matchday Experience:
For those attending the game, a new Chelsea FC Matchday Information WhatsApp channel has been launched to enhance the match-going experience. Click here for more information and to sign up.
Don't miss out on Chelsea's return to European action. Tune in on Thursday, 22 August, and cheer on the Blues as they fight for a place in the Conference League group stage.
