Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca in front of the Blues' badge and Stamford Bridge
Real Betis and Chelsea will go head-to-head in the Europa Conference League final at Stadium Miejski on Wednesday night, as both sides look to secure a European trophy for their cabinet.
Manuel Pellegrini's side reached this stage of the competition after an extra-time win over Fiorentina, and ended their La Liga campaign with a 1-1 draw against Valencia to secure a sixth-placed finish. Enzo Maresca's side on the other hand were comfortable winners in the semi-final against Djurgardens, and ended their Premier League season with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on the final day to finish fourth and secure Champions League football for next season.
Both teams have got some big decisions to make with their lineups as they look to end the season on a high, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expect the teams to line up.
Real Betis Team News
Bellerin ruled out
Hector Bellerin
Hector Bellerin
The La Liga club will be without at least four first-team regulars for the final in Poland on Wednesday night, with former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin ruled out following a hamstring injury picked up during the semi-final.
Diego Llorente, Marc Roca and Chimy Avila will also miss the clash, while Giovanni Lo Celso is a doubt after missing training over the weekend. Youssouf Sabaly and Jonny Cardoso are expected to be fit.
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Real Betis Injuries and Suspensions
Player
Giovanni Lo Celso
Hector Bellerin
Diego Llorente
Chimy Avila
Marc Roca
Pellegrini Drops Team News Update
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Pellegrini shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.
Real Betis Predicted XI
Antony and Isco to start
Antony in action for Real Betis
Antony in action for Real Betis
Real Betis Predicted XI: Vieites; Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, R. Rodriguez; Cardoso, Lo Celso; Antony, Isco, Fornals; Bakambu.
Real Betis Predicted Substitutes: Adrian (GK), Fernandez (GK), Perraud (DEF), Mendy (DEF), Ruibal (DEF), Altimira (MID), Carvalho (MID), Flores (MID), Ezzalzouli (FWD), Garcia (FWD), Rodriguez (FWD), Ortiz (FWD).
Betis are likely to go with a familiar team for the final, with former Spurs midfielder Lo Celso likely to be given every opportunity to start following a knock. In-form loanee Antony will undoubtedly start on the right again, alongside former Real Madrid star Isco.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca
Chelsea Team News
Jackson available to return
Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates
Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates
Maresca will be able to welcome back striker Nicolas Jackson to his starting lineup after he missed the final games of the Premier League season due to suspension.
Christopher Nkunku remains a doubt for the game with an injury that has seen him miss the last month, while Wesley Fofana, Omari Kellyman and Mykhailo Mudryk won't be available either. Marc Guiu returned to the squad against Nottingham Forest and will be in contention to be on the bench once more.
Maresca Drops Team News Update
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Maresca shared an update on the squad ahead of the game.
Chelsea Predicted XI
Maresca to go full strength
cole palmer
cole palmer
Chelsea Predicted XI: Jorgensen; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson.
Chelsea Predicted Substitutes: Bergstrom (GK), Sanchez (GK), Gusto (DEF), Tosin (DEF), Badiashile (DEF), Acheampong (DEF), Dewsbury-Hall (MID), Amougou (MID), Nkunku (FWD), Sancho (FWD), Guiu (FWD), George (FWD).
With the Premier League season now over, Maresca is likely to go as strong as he can to secure a trophy. Filip Jorgensen should continue in goal however, having played in every game in this competition so far.
Jackson should return up front with Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke supporting him, meaning £370,000-a-week duo Jadon Sancho and Tosin are likely to be on the bench.