Everything you need to know about following Chelsea's second leg against Djurgarden as Enzo Maresca's aim to book a place in the final of the Europa Conference League
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Action from Djurgarden vs Chelsea in the Europa Conference League final
Only an embarrassing collapse would deny Chelsea a place in the Europa Conference League final
Chelsea appear all but assured of a place in the final of the Europa Conference League following a dominant first leg victory over Djurgarden. Striker Nicolas Jackson struck twice in the second half, while there were also goals for Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke as the Swedish side were beaten 4-1 on their own turf.
It would now take a spectacular collapse for the Blues to be denied a place in their first European final since they won the Champions League in 2021.
While it’s only UEFA’s third-tier competition, it would be a morale-boosting end to an at times tricky season for Enzo Maresca, whose side are also looking to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League, which would mean a return to the Champions League.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the second leg, including the kick-off time, TV channel to watch the action on and streaming details for those catching the game online…
When is Chelsea vs Djurgarden?
Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is at 8pm UK time on Thursday, May 8. Despite possessing such a handsome lead from the first leg, Maresca has reminded his side of the recent quarter-final scare given to them by Legia Warsaw, who won at Stamford Bridge after losing the first leg 3-0 at home.
“The performance for one hour, 70 minutes was good, then we dropped a little bit in the last 20 minutes because we were at 4-0. It showed us we cannot allow ourselves to drop,” said Maresca of the first leg.
Enzo Maresca
Enzo Maresca insists the tie isn't over(Image: UEFA via Getty Images)
“Against Warsaw away, we won 3-0 but then at home we struggled, so it’s a good experience. For sure, the next leg at home, we’re going to finish our job. We have the experience of Warsaw, we can learn from that.” And asked whether he thought the tie was over, he said: “No no, absolutely [not].”
How to watch Chelsea vs Djurgarden
The second leg will be shown by TNT Sports, who hold the majority of UK rights for UEFA’s club competitions.
Coverage on TNT Sport 3 and the accompanying Discovery Plus app, where fans can live stream the action, gets underway an hour before kick-off at 7pm.
On the radio, there will be updates on talkSPORT and BBC Five Live, who are instead providing live commentary of Manchester United and Tottenham’s respective second leg ties in the Europa League.
Chelsea head back to Stamford Bridge with a dominant first-leg lead
Chelsea celebrate during their first leg victory
Team news
Despite being available again after injury, Romeo Lavia cannot play as he is not part of Chelsea’s European squad. Christopher Nkunku is likely to miss out after sustaining a knock in training ahead of the first leg.
Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended while Omari Kellyman and Wesley Fofana are both sidelined with hamstring issues. Given the Blues’ position in the tie, youngsters like Tyrique George, Josh Acheampong and Reggie Walsh could be involved.
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