Chelsea resume their Europa Conference League campaign on Thursday night, traveling to Denmark for the first leg of their last-16 clash against FC Copenhagen.
So far, the Blues have been the competition’s standout team, winning all six of their league phase games while racking up an impressive 26 goals.
However, since their last European outing in mid-December, Enzo Maresca’s side has struggled for consistency, winning just four of their last 13 matches across all competitions. This dip in form has seen them slip to fifth in the Premier League and crash out of the FA Cup.
Injuries, particularly in attack, have played a major role in Chelsea’s struggles. Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu remain sidelined after suffering long-term setbacks in February, while Christopher Nkunku has yet to rediscover his best form.
Maresca has even hinted at deploying a winger as a makeshift striker to address the issue.
Last week's 4-0 victory over bottom-placed Southampton provided a much-needed confidence boost, but Copenhagen will present a far greater challenge, leaving Maresca with another big decision to make up front.
With limited options, who should the Italian manager turn to? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.
Who should start up front for Chelsea against FC Copenhagen?
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FC Copenhagen vs. Chelsea: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, date
Chelsea's Conference League clash against Copenhagen kicks off at 17:45 GMT.
The game will be shown live by TNT Sports 4 and discovery+ in the United Kingdom, and is available via local UEFA Conference League rights holders in other countries.
Highlights of the game will be available on TNT Sports' YouTube channel, as well as on the official Chelsea website from midnight onwards.
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