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"It depends a little on the desire of the players," Enzo Maresca said in a press conference on Thursday.

Chelsea beat Astana 3-1 on Thursday night to maintain their lead at the top of the Europa Conference League's new-look group phase.

Jadon Sancho returned to Chelsea's starting line-up for the first time in nine games against FC Heidenheim in the Europa Conference League.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been using the Europa Conference League as a way of rotating his large squad.

Defender Benoit Badiashile has struggled at Chelsea since joining the club from AS Monaco in the summer of 2023.

Enzo Maresca simply must hand Carney Chukwuemeka his first start of the season against Noah in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

Joao Felix completed a surprise return to Chelsea this summer having previously spent part of the 2022/23 season on-loan with the club.

After a disappointing defeat at the hands of Liverpool on Sunday, Chelsea will want to bounce back straight away against Panathinaikos.

Dewsbury-Hall scored Chelsea's fourth and final goal of the night as the Blues beat Gent 4-2 on Thursday in the Eruopa Conference League.

Chelsea's Europa Conference League campaign begins on Thursday night when they welcome Belgian side K.A.A. Gent to Stamford Bridge.