Chelsea have confirmed their squad for the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis.
The Blues made the trip to Wroclaw in Poland on Tuesday ahead of the showpiece final at the Wrocław Stadium on Wednesday evening. After qualifying for next season’s Champions League on Sunday, Enzo Maresca will be intent on finishing the campaign with a trophy.
Among the travelling group are academy graduates Lucas Bergstrom, Reece James, Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George. Marcus Bettinelli, Wesley Fofana, Aaron Anselmino and Romeo Lavia are not registered for the competition but have also travelled with the squad.
Mathis Amougou, Moises Caicedo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Enzo Fernandez are the midfielders who have made the trip, while Marc Guiu, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, and Jadon Sancho are among the forwards to have travelled.
Christopher Nkunku returns to the squad following an injury, as does Nicolas Jackson, who missed the Blues’ final two league fixtures due to suspension.
Speaking ahead of the match, Maresca insisted the squad are confident of lifting the trophy. “The mood is a good one,” the Italian said. “It’s a consequence from the last game but the final is completely different. It’s one game and anything can happen.”
He added: “I said a few times, for me, it was already a good season for different reasons and it can become a very good season if we finish top four or top five and win the final. The first target is there and hopefully we can achieve the second one.”
Chelsea squad for Conference League final
Goalkeepers: Lucas Bergstrom, Filip Jorgensen, Robert Sanchez
Defenders: Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Reece James
Midfielders: Mathis Amougou, Moises Caicedo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Enzo Fernandez
Forwards: Tyrique George, Marc Guiu, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho
