Chelsea return to Conference League action on Thursday, but are kicking off at an unusual time as they face Kazakhstan side Astana. Enzo Maresca's side sit top

Maresca confirmed that young full-back Josh Acheampong will be among the academy graduates involved and is expected to start, bringing to an end his near-three-month exile over a contract dispute. Chelsea have confirmed a young squad has made the long journey as Maresca’s rotation policy continues.

Chelsea have added youngsters Josh Acheampong, Ato Ampah, Harrison McMahon, Kaiden Wilson, Richard Olise (brother of Michael), and Harrison Murray-Campbell to their Conference League squad to play Astana in Kazakhstan. Tyrique George, Kiano Dyer, Sam Rak-Sakyi and Shim Mheuka were already included.