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Chelsea travel to Denmark for their match against FC Copenhagen at Parken in the first leg of the a Conference League round of 16 tonight.

The two sides have met just twice before, in the 2011 Champions League round of 16. Chelsea won the first leg 2-0 in Denmark before a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge confirmed their progression.

Chelsea’s form has slumped massively since Christmas and they have slipped out of the top four in the Premier League. Despite this, they remain massive favourites for the Conference League trophy. The Blues comfortably won all six of their league phase games.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of the clash…

Kick-off time

5.45pm GMT

How to watch in the UK

TNT Sports 4 or streaming on Discovery+

Injuries and doubts

FC Copenhagen: Nicolai Boilesen (out), Andreas Cornelius (out), Jordan Larsso (out), Lukas Lerager (out), Roony Bardghji (doubt), Mohamed Elyounoussi (doubt)

Highly touted youngster Rooney Bardghi is back in full training after a nine month absence with a knee injury. Key player Mohamed Elyounoussi could miss out on the game.

Chelsea: Nicolas Jackson (out), Romeo Lavia (out), Marc Guiu (out), Noni Madueke (out), Benoit Badiashile (out), Mykhailo Mudryk (suspended), Wesley Fofana (doubt), Trevoh Chalobah (doubt)

Injuries have piled up for Chelsea in recent weeks although they could be boosted by the return of two central defenders.

Predicted line-ups

FC Copenhagen (4-2-3-1): Ramaj; Diks, Pereira, Garananga, Meling; Delaney, Froholdt; Gocholeishvilli, Mattsson, Achouri; Chiakha

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Caicedo; George, Nkunku, Sancho; Neto

Recent form

FC Copenhagen are back on top of the Danish Superliga. However their form has been less impressive in the Conference League. They only won two of their six league phase games and only snuck past FC Heidenheim 4-3 on aggregate. Despite this they are still a dangerous side at home. Copenhagen fans create a fierce atmosphere at Parken, where they defeated Man United in the Champions League last season and held Man City to a draw the season prior.

Chelsea were almost surprise participants in the Premier League title race but that has all changed since Christmas. Their form has hit a wall since the festive period and they have not recorded successive victories since then. `Nevertheless, the Blues are still the favourites to triumph in the Conference League. They have not been tested yet in the competition and it would be a serious upset if they were knocked out. Talisman Cole Palmer has also been added to the squad for the knockout stages and will be available if his help is required.

What’s been said?

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca: “Cole is excited to play training sessions, so for sure, he is excited to play these games. The plan was exactly this plan (to bring him back into the Conference League squad).

“You can see Copenhagen are a team that always try to control the game. I watched the Conference League games, their games in the league, they don’t change the way. They play their style and they want to control and try to dominate the game every time. You can see the clear idea.”