This is the Chelsea confirmed lineup for their return to Europa Conference League action. They are set to take on Danish side Copenhagen who scraped through the new-look group format before disposing of Heidenheim of the play-offs. The Blues dominated the competition [in the early stages](https://www.uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague/standings/), winning all six group games with a high goals tally.
**Read More:** [Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Copenhagen for March 6](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2025/03/06/chelsea-predicted-lineup-vs-copenhagen-mar/)
Chelsea Confirmed Lineup vs Copenhagen in Conference League Tie
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### Chelsea Team News
Rob Sanchez starts in goal with Benoit Badiashile returning from injury to play with Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, and Malo Gusto in a presumed back four. Moises Caicedo will likely partner Reece James in the centre of midfield with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall pushing up. Cole Palmer, Tyrique George, and Shim Mheuka round out the starters.
Filip Jorgensen is on the bench alongside Lucas Bergstrom, Marc Cucurella, Levo Colwill, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Christopher Nkunku, Jadon Sancho, Josh Acheampong, and Mathias Amougou.
**Chelsea Lineup:** Sanchez, Badiashile, Tosin, Chalobah, Gusto, James, Caicedo, Dewsbury-Hall, Palmer, George Mheuka
### Notable Changes
It’s an interesting lineup from Enzo Maresca that could mirror the 4-3-3 setup used against Aston Villa where James is in midfield and allows Caicedo to be more box-to-box. Palmer will be on the left and invert to join Dewsbury-Hall outside the box with Gusto overlapping.
The decision to go with Badiashile, Tosin, and Chalobah in defense is an interesting move, the French defender can play as a left-back but could help form a hybrid back 3/5 instead. The other notable move is Mheuka getting a start. He is a natural striker and offers some rest for Neto in the absence of other striking options.
### Copenhagen Team News
Ramaj, Diks, Gabriel Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Claesson, Froholdt, Chiakha, Gocholeishvilli, Meling, Achouri, Clem
Stay tuned for the Chelsea confirmed lineup. There will be news as well as discussions on who starts, who was dropped, and any tactical tweaks the manager might make.