Chelsea Football Club seems to have been boosted by the return of Cole Palmer and Trevoh Chalobah as they prepare to face Copenhagen in the UEFA Conference League Round of 16 first-leg tie on Thursday night.
The Blues, dealing with several injury setbacks, will be without Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Marc Guiu, as Wes Fofana and Romeo Lavia alongside Palmer were not registered at the beginning of the tournament as part of a workload management strategy.
However, the inclusion of Palmer, Chalobah, and Mathis Amougou seems to offer much-needed depth and versatility to the squad.
In a statement released on the club’s website on Thursday, Chelsea expressed confidence in their reinforced lineup, stating that the addition of Palmer, Chalobah, and Amougou would bring versatility and depth, which it noted would be crucial against a well-organized Copenhagen side.
Chelsea’s journey to the Round of 16 has been dominant, with the Blues winning all six group-stage matches and scoring 26 goals — more than triple Copenhagen’s tally.
Christopher Nkunku has been instrumental in their campaign, contributing five goals and three assists.
Copenhagen, meanwhile, had a rocky path to this stage, finishing 19th in the group phase and narrowly overcoming Heidenheim 4-3 on aggregate in the play-offs.
