Thu Apr 10 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Understrength Chelsea Faces Legia Warsaw in UEFA Conference League Clash
**Warsaw, Poland** – Chelsea kicked off their UEFA Conference League quarter-final first leg against Legia Warsaw on Thursday, April 10th, at the Polish Army Stadium with a somewhat surprising lineup. Manager Enzo Maresca opted for a less-than-full-strength squad, giving starts to young players Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong, alongside more established names like Nkunku and KDH. This raised questions about the team’s approach to the match.
The match, which kicked off at 17:45 BST (12:45 pm EDT; 10:15 pm IST), saw Chelsea field a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Jörgensen in goal, Gusto, Badiashile, Tosin, and Acheampong in defense, Dewsbury-Hall and James in midfield, and Sancho, Palmer, and George supporting striker Nkunku. Legia Warsaw fielded a strong starting eleven, with Tobiasz in goal.
The game is being broadcast on TNT Sports (UK) and streamed on discovery+ (UK), Paramount+ (USA), Sony LIV (India), and DStv Now (NGA), among other platforms. Serdar Gözübüyük officiates the match, with Pol van Boekel serving as VAR. The atmosphere is expected to be electric, with Legia Warsaw’s renowned fan base in attendance. The outcome of this first leg will be crucial heading into the return fixture.
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