Chelsea predicted lineup vs Legia Warsaw - Conference League | OneFootball

Chelsea are hoping to serenely stroll into the Conference League semi-finals when they welcome Legia Warsaw to Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

Buoyed by the arrival of Noni Madueke off the bench, the Blues rallied in the second-half last Thursday to secure a comfortable lead at the halfway mark of their quarter-final tie with the Polish giants.

This competition has been a breeze for Enzo Maresca's side thus far, but there have been far more issues domestically, especially in 2025. The Bridge isn't a particularly happy place at the moment, although Maresca has urged supporters to "trust" his methods, suggesting his team are continuing to improve despite their recent indifference.

Chelsea's desire to return to the Champions League means the boss will have one eye on the trip across west London on Sunday, and there's bound to be plenty of Cobham representation in the manager's starting XI on Thursday night. Here's how they could line up for Legia's visit.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Legia Warsaw (4-2-3-1)

The Blues are aiming to ease into the last four at Stamford Bridge / SOPA Images/GettyImages

GK: Filip Jorgensen - The former Villarreal shot-stopper has started all but one of Chelsea's Conference League outings so far, and he'll be hoping to enjoy another quiet night between the sticks.

RB: Josh Acheampong - The young defender has impressed in this competition, and the 18-year-old has probably warranted more Premier League minutes.

CB: Trevoh Chalobah - Wesley Fofana is out of action and Tosin Adarabioyo has climbed up Maresca's centre-back pecking order, so we should see Chalobah start in defence on Thursday.

CB: Benoit Badiashile - Somewhat of a forgotten man in west London, the bulk of Badiashile's starts have arrived in Europe this season. He's started seven Conference League outings and featured just five times in the Premier League.

LB: Malo Gusto - The fulcrum of Maresca's system, Marc Cucurella, will get a rest ahead of the trip to Craven Cottage, and Chelsea's absence of natural left-backs means Gusto will switch flanks.

CM: Reece James - The skipper's minutes are wisely being managed by the boss, and James was an unused substitute at the weekend after starting in Poland. He'll be back in the side at the Bridge.

CM: Kieran Dewsbury-Hall - Many will associate Chelsea's Conference League campaign with Dewsbury-Hall. The Englishman has started eight of their nine games in the competition so far, scoring three times.

RW: Jadon Sancho - Sanho has primarily functioned off the left for the Blues, but he could perform a role he once thrived in all those years ago at Borussia Dortmund.

AM: Christopher Nkunku - It'll be a surprise to see Nkunku at Chelsea beyond the summer, but he still has the chance to inspire the club to continental success before the season draws to a close. The Frenchman could operate in a preferred number ten role on Thursday.

LW: Tyrique George - The 19-year-old is well-regarded in Chelsea quarters and has flickered his talent in this competition. George was on the scoresheet in the first leg and should be in Maresca's team again for Legia's visit.

ST: Shim Mheuka - With Nicolas Jackson unlikely to start, Nkunku offering Cole Palmer respite and Marc Guiu out injured, there could be an opportunity for 17-year-old Mheuka up top. The teenager's appeared three times in the Conference League, and this would be his second start for the club.