The team news is in from the Almaty Ortalyk Stadium ahead of Chelsea's Conference League clash against FC Astana on Thursday. Enzo Maresca's side have won all four of their League Phase matches so far and are on the brink of confirming their spot in the last-16 of the Conference League.

Astana vs Chelsea is scheduled for 3:30pm GMT kick-off time today on Thursday December 12, 2024. The match will take place at the Almaty Central Stadium, as the hosts’ main ground is currently undergoing renovation. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 3pm GMT.

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.