Chelsea predicted lineup vs Copenhagen - Conference League | OneFootball

Chelsea make the trip to Denmark on Thursday for the first leg of their Europa Conference League last 16 tie with Copenhagen.

The Blues are well-rested after enjoying the weekend off and their fresh legs could run rings around the Scandinavian hosts. After all, Chelsea won all six of their Conference League league phase outings, scoring 26 times and conceding on just five occasions.

Enzo Maresca should name an impressive lineup in the Danish capital midweek as the tournament favourites aim to put one foot in the quarter-finals. Injuries somewhat limit his options, but he still possesses one of Europe's deepest and most expensive squads.

Here is how they could line up against Copenhagen.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Copenhagen (4-2-3-1)

Cole Palmer has been added to the Conference League squad / Justin Setterfield/GettyImages

GK: Robert Sanchez - With Filip Jorgensen now in possession of Chelsea's number one jersey, Sanchez must rebuild his confidence with a strong showing here.

RB: Malo Gusto - Copenhagen have an array of offensive injuries but Elias Achouri is fit and should cause Gusto issues. The Tunisian is a tricky customer, even if he's in underwhelming form.

CB: Tosin Adarabioyo - The summer signing will be hopeful of enjoying a straightforward evening at Parken but the roars of the home crowd are likely to spur an injury-hit Copenhagen side on.

CB: Levi Colwill - Colwill is a smooth defender at his best but that grace hasn't been quite as evident this season. Chelsea have managed just two clean sheets since the turn of the year and tend to look iffy in defence.

LB: Marc Cucurella - Performed the inverted function admirably against Southampton last time out as he scored and kept a clean sheet.

DM: Moises Caicedo - Caicedo has been largely impressive this season, even during Chelsea's tougher moments. The tough-tackling Ecuadorian usually protects the back four effectively.

DM: Enzo Fernandez - Fernandez was excellent in the demolition of Southampton last week and can be the difference-maker in a box-to-box role. He's managed four assists in as many matches in the Conference League.

RM: Jadon Sancho - Sancho was moved out to the right-hand side against Southampton as Chelsea aim to fill the void left by Noni Madueke's injury. He impressed on that flank against an admittedly woeful Saints defence.

AM: Cole Palmer - Chelsea's talisman has now been registered in the Conference League squad having been rested during the league phase. He will be keen to end his seven-game run without a goal or assist on Thursday.

LM: Christopher Nkunku - Nkunku has appeared more comfortable on the left-hand side in recent matches, although he's been prolific in central areas in Europe. He has seven goals and ten assists in the Conference League this term.

ST: Pedro Neto - The Portuguese was excellent leading the line last time out, providing a goal and assist as Chelsea ran riot. Neto's speed and agility should stretch the Copenhagen defence.