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    Is Chelsea vs Servette on TV? Kick-off time and live stream as Blues host Swiss side in Conference League play-off tie

    CHELSEA host Servette on Thursday night as they kick off their Conference League campaign.The Blues got their 2024/25 Premier League season off to the worst possible start following a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.Chelsea kicked off the new Premier League season with a 2-0 defeat to Manchester CityCredit: REUTERSThere has been a lot of talk about Chelsea’s summer business, with over 40 senior players currently on the books and more reportedly incoming.Thursday night’s clash will give Enzo Maresca the opportunity to hand full debuts to new signings Filip Jorgensen, Renato Veiga, Tosin Adarabioyo, Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Marc Guiu.SunSport has all the details on how you can watch the Blues in European action.When is Chelsea vs Servette?Chelsea vs Servette will take place on Thursday, August 22.Kick off will be at 8pm BST.Stamford Bridge will host.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIs Chelsea vs Servette on TV?Chelsea vs Servette will not be broadcast on any major TV channel in the UK.This is due to the fact there are no TV rights for the Playoff stage of the Europa League and Europa Conference League in the UK.The European broadcast package for the two competitions in the UK only includes the league stage and onwards.But do not fear Chelsea fans – you can catch all the action from Stamford Bridge on the official Chelsea website and app.Most read in FootballSupporters from around the world can tune in to the European clash for £4.99.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.Squads for Chelsea vs ServetteChelsea squad:Goalkeepers: Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen, Marcus BettinelliDefenders: Axel Disasi, Marc Cucurella, Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, Malo Gusto, Renato Veiga, Tosin AdarabioyoMidfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Carney Chukwuemeka, Cole Palmer, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Moises Caicedo, Romeo LaviaForwards: Mykhailo Mudryk, Nicolas Jackson, Pedro Neto, Marc Guiu, Christopher NkunkuServette squad:Goalkeepers: Joel Mall, Jeremy Frick, Leo BessonDefenders: Keigo Tsunemoto, Steve Rouiller, Anthony Baron, Bradley Mazikou, Yoan Severin, Sofyane BouzamouchaREAD MORE SUN STORIESMidfielders: Gael Ondoua. Timothe Cognat, Miroslav Stevanovic, Alexis Antunes, Sidiki Camara, Derek Kutesa, David DoulineForwards: Julian Vonmoos, Jeremy Guillemenot, Usman Simbakoli, Enzo Crivelli More

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    Chelsea make last-minute change to Europa Conference League squad after ADMIN ERROR saw new signing miss out

    TOSIN ADARABIOYO has been included in Chelsea’s Europa Conference League squad for Thursday’s match against Servette.The centre-back was not originally named in Enzo Maresca’s squad on Tuesday.Tosin Adarabioyo has been named in the Chelsea squad for ThursdayCredit: ReutersHowever, it has now been claimed that it was simply an admin error.Adarabioyo was always deemed part of the squad.Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and Wesley Fofana all remain absent, while Levi Colwill is expected to be named on the B-list.Sterling was left out of the Chelsea squad ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThe winger’s team subsequently released a statement to say they are seeking clarity on the situation.It read: “Raheem Sterling is contracted to Chelsea Football Club for the next three years. He returned to England two weeks early to conduct individual training, and has had a positive pre-season under the new coach, who he has developed a good working relationship with.”He is committed, as ever, to delivering at the highest level for Chelsea FC and the fans, who he holds in high regard, and given his inclusion in official club pre-match material this week, our expectation was that Raheem would be involved in this weekend’s fixture in some capacity.”As a camp, we have always had positive dialogue with, and assurance from, Chelsea FC in relation to Raheem’s future at the club, so we look forward to gaining clarity on the situation.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSChelsea ratings vs Man CityCHELSEA began life under new boss Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 home defeat to champions Manchester City.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Chelsea lot as the season didn’t begin how they wanted.Robert Sanchez – 4/10Distribution-wise, it’s not good enough; that said, he made an absolutely fantastic save to deny a deflected effort from Jeremy Doku in the first half. Similarly in the second half, made a routine save to deny Erling Haaland before getting a hand to Mateo Kovacic’s shot, but failed to stop it rattling the back of the net.Malo Gusto – 5It’s more of the impressive attitude we saw last season from the flying Frenchman, but today, he couldn’t stamp his mark on the game at all going forward. We certainly see more of his best qualities in the game where Chelsea have more of the ball, he should grow into the season nicely over the next few games. Wesley Fofana – 5He didn’t look out of his depth in his first Premier League game for Chelsea for over a year, and despite conceding, it was a decent performance to build on in the coming games. Did well physically against Haaland in fairness, and made it through the 90 minutes unscathed which will please Chelsea fans in some capacity.Levi Colwill – 5Tough day at the office against physicality personified in Erling Haaland.Did play the ball well out from the back for Chelsea with a few good blocks and tackles. But much the same as with Wesley Fofana, there is room for growth into the season with easier fixtures upcoming, particularly where Chelsea will dominate on the ball.  Marc Cucurella  – 6Forced Jeremy Doku into a change of wing in the first half after winning a tough battle against the Belgian winger, and stepped into challenges well for the most part.Was solid again in the second half before going off with an injury. Romeo Lavia – 6He looked like a calming presence in the Chelsea midfield when he did get the ball and he broke up play pretty well for a player who has been out through injury for so long. Continued his good pre-season form and is deserving of a run  in the side. Moises Caicedo – 5A similar performance really to the aforementioned Lavia, but was one of Chelsea’s better progressors of the ball when they did get forwards and showed some nice touches in the middle of the park.Fans will be left wondering whether he, Lavia and Enzo Fernandez fit into the same midfield.Enzo Fernandez – 5A mixed performance from the Argentine midfielder who showed promise in spells, but it really wasn’t the level you would expect of a player with his price tag.This could have been a huge game for the Chelsea captain for the day, but he failed to really stamp his mark on it in comparison to the player whom he replaced, Mateo Kovacic.Christopher Nkunku – 4Enzo Maresca seemed to want him playing as a touchline winger, but the forward looks far more comfortable in the middle of the pitch.He was the first player to be hooked in the second half and was replaced by Pedro Neto, who looked more at home wide on the left-hand side.Cole Palmer – 5It was far from the electric performance which saw him scoop heaps of praise last season. He still did show glimpses going forward, but he just failed to impact the game in the ways he did last time around.  Nicolas Jackson – 4New season, same old Nicolas Jackson.A great run in the first half was let down by a pea-roller of a shot into a Man City defender, before he hit the back of the net only to see the official’s flag raised on the far side. I’m sorry Nic Jackson, but it’s a four for you this time round…SUBS:Pedro Neto (Nkunku, 58) – 5Not the kind of debut that got fans out of their seats, but with The Blues failing to really get him on the ball there was little to take note of.Marc Guiu  (Jackson, 66) – 5Less impactful than Nicolas Jackson, but in considerably less time.For a player who can dominate physically, he looked a little intimidated by the Manchester City defence and wasn’t really presented with any chances.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Lavia, 67) – 5Many Chelsea fans were disappointed to see Romeo Lavia come off after a good performance, and Dewsbury-Hall failed to add any of the attacking prowess we saw in the Championship last season.Renato Veiga  (Cucurella, 80) – 5He didn’t have enough time to impact the game after replacing Marc Cucurella, who had more time to establish himself as one of Chelsea’s better performers. “Until then, we will continue to support Raheem’s desire to start the new season positively.”Meanwhile, full-back Chilwell is expected to be forced out of the club entirely. Jamie Carragher says ‘players should stop joining Chelsea’ and ‘sign a four-year deal at a proper club’ in stunning rantDiscussing the England star’s future during a press conference on Friday, Maresca said: “Chilly is with us but he has not been training for the last few days because he has been ill.”The reason he did not play versus Inter was because, with Chilly it is quite clear, even though I love the way he is, the problem is, he is struggling a bit to find the right position.”This morning we had 22 players training and if you ask all of them they will say they want to play against City on Sunday. But that is impossible.”When you train every day and do not get any minutes it is not good for them or for me.”I need to make a decision and probably it is better to leave and go and get minutes. The transfer window is open so we’ll see what happens.” More

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    Chelsea vs Servette preview: Free betting tips, odds, predictions and how to watch Conference League play-off

    CHELSEA kick-start their European adventure with a UEFA Conference League play-off against Servette on Thursday.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesChelsea vs Servette previewChelsea clash with Swiss side Servette at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.It’s the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off round, and manager Enzo Maresca will be hopeful of a straightforward victory.The Blues are overwhelming favourites at 1/10 to secure an advantage heading into next week’s second leg in Geneva.Should Chelsea triumph, they will advance to the new 36-team league stage, where each side faces six different teams and the top eight automatically qualify for the last 16.Fatigue shouldn’t be an issue following Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to champions Manchester City given the size of Chelsea’s squad.It looks a good opportunity for the Italian manager, who is already favourite to be the first Premier League manager sacked this season, to get a win under his belt in front of home supporters.Servette have lost three of their last five in all competitions, and were recently hammered 6-0 by Basel.When is Chelsea vs Servette?Chelsea vs Servette will take place on Thursday, August 22.It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST.Stamford Bridge is the chosen venue for this Europa Conference League first leg and it can host approximately 40,341What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?Chelsea vs Servette will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports.Subscription members of Discovery+ can stream the entire action on the official website or app.Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.What is the team news?Enzo Maresca is likely to make wholesale changes from the side that lost their opening Premier League encounter to Manchester City.Raheem Sterling could be given a runout after being dropped from the squad.Summer signing’s Filip Jorgensen, Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are all potential candidates to start.Chelsea vs Servette oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Chelsea vs Servette betting tips and predictionsKDH to score anytimeSummer recruit Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will look to take the opportunity to impress the Chelsea supporters in a match they should have no issues winning handsomely.The £30million playmaker thrived under Enzo Maresca during their time together at the King Power, scoring 12 goals and providing 14 assists in 44 Championship appearances. 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    Chelsea fans warned they face ‘prison food’ as opponents for Europa Conference League confirmed

    CHELSEA fans face being served grub ‘worse than prison food’ when they play their Europa Conference League play-off at the end of August.Enzo Maresca’s men must win the two-legged tie against Swiss side Servette if they are to enjoy group stage European football this season.Chelsea fans have been warned they face ‘prison food’Credit: Instagram @footyscranAs Cole Palmer and co. head to Switzerland on August 29Credit: GettyBut the Chelsea faithful should brace themselves for an unappealing bland hotdog when they play in Switzerland.A picture resurfaced of the paltry portion offered up at Servette after it was shared on popular football food account “Footy Scran” last year.The photo shows a sausage on its own with no bun and nothing else but a single small piece of bread – no sauce or toppings.And they’ll have to pay at least £7.20 for the privilege.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAt the time of posting, 89.1 per cent of a 18,000 strong poll said they would refuse to eat it.Taking to X, one fan wrote: “I’ve seen prisons with better food.”A second said: “Pretty sure that violates the Geneva Convention😭.”A third added: “For £7.20 you’d expect a bun or two slices of bread at least FFS.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDespite a sixth-place finish Chelsea dropped into the Europa Conference League after Manchester United claimed the FA Cup against Manchester City in May and took their Europa League place.Supporters also blasted the prices charged for a matchday snack at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersThe masala potatoes available have been slapped with a £7.50 price tag as their team continues to splash the cash on players.Chelsea have signed nine new faces for Maresca so far this window, with former Wolves winger Pedro Neto’s £54million arrival their latest bit of business.The Blues kick off their Premier League campaign on Sunday at home to champions Manchester City.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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    Who will Chelsea play in Uefa Conference League play-off?

    CHELSEA begin their Premier League campaign with a daunting clash against defending champions Manchester City.But ahead of that game the Blues will also have one eye on a match in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday night.Chelsea await their opponents in the Uefa Conference League a week ThursdayCredit: AlamyThat’s because Enzo Maresca’s side will find out who they play in their Uefa Conference League play-off.Who can Chelsea face in the Uefa Conference League play-off?Qualifying for the Uefa Conference League main draw has been in full swing for more than a month – the first phase started on July 11, just before the Euro 2024 final.Chelsea will enter the competition at the play-off round, the FOURTH and final stage ahead of the group phase.The draw for that round took place on August 5, with Chelsea drawn against either Swiss club Servette or Portuguese side Braga.Those two teams are actually playing for a place in the Europa League – the winner will go on to face a play-off for a place in that competition and the losers face Chelsea.The first leg was played in Portugal on July 8 and favourites Braga – who finished fourth in the Primeira Liga – could only manage a 0-0 draw with Servette, who finished third in the Swiss Super League.They now head to Geneva for the second leg on Thursday, July 15.When do Chelsea start their Uefa Conference League campaign?Once the result is settled on Thursday night, Maresca and his coaching staff can begin preparation for the first leg.Most read in FootballMan City come first on Sunday, of course, but the Blues will only have to wait until Thursday, August 22 to begin their European adventure.The first leg will be played at Stamford Bridge – kick off is still TBC – with the second leg played away on Thursday, August 29.It will be a busy start for Chelsea, who also travel to Wolves on August 25 and host Crystal Palace on September 1.Should they progress against Braga or Servette, the for the group phase takes place on August 30 and the first game is on October 3. More

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    Chelsea fans say ‘it’s never been more over’ as they learn opponents for Uefa Conference League playoff

    CHELSEA fans are fearing the worst following their Europa Conference League play-off draw.The Blues have been picked out to face Braga or Servette for a place in the competition.Fans are fearing the worst after the Europa Conference League drawCredit: GettyChelsea qualified for the Conference League play-off match after finishing sixth in the Premier League last season.But fans are not optimistic about their chances of progressing following the draw.Braga boast plenty of European experience having finished as runners-up in the Europa League in 2011.More recently they reached the quarter-final of that competition in 2022 before losing to Rangers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMeanwhile their opponents Servette are 17-time Swiss champions and they have already started their league season, winning three out of four games so far.Chelsea have had a dismal pre-season and lost 4-2 to Manchester City at the weekend, so supporters do not have much faith they will reach the Conference League.The first leg of their play-off tie will see the Blues host Braga or Servette at Stamford Bridge on August 22, with the return leg taking place a week later.One Chelsea fan reacted to the draw saying: “How have Chelsea managed to draw the two best teams in the Competition? It’s never been more over.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother added: “Lol. Can we even beat Braga at this point?”And a third wrote: “We could actually lose to Braga lol.”Meet Pep Guardiola disciple Enzo Maresca More

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    Pub team who stunned Derry in Conference League rewarded with amazing tie vs giants who beat Man Utd last season

    THE pub team that caused one of the biggest European upsets in recent memory has landed a huge tie for their second Europa Conference League qualifier.Bruno’s Magpies stunned the footie world earlier this month by dumping Derry City out of the qualifiers for Europe’s third club competition.Bruno’s Magpies dumped Derry City out of the Europa League qualifiers earlier this monthCredit: SPORTSFILEThe Gibraltans – who were formed in 2013 by a group of friends who drank in a bar called Bruno’s – won their tie with the League of Ireland side 3-2 to move a step closer to qualification for the tournament.But they’ve landed an almighty big fish for their second qualifier, the first leg of which takes place next Thursday.The minnows, whose name went viral, will have to go through Danish giants FC Copenhagen if they’re to have any hope of qualifying for the competition.The tie quickly became the talk of footie fans on social media, with one of whom said: “Living the dream.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnother said: “So crazy.”And another said: “Amateur pub team vs the biggest club in the QR2.”No matter the result, it’s going to be a magical experience for the Magpies.”One remarked: “Absolutely love football.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother chimed in: “Absolutely epic that “The best pub team in the world” will face off against the capital city of Denmark.”Bruno’s Magpies will face an incredibly difficult task to replicate their giant-killing of Derry against the Danes.Play Home Games and guess which sporting icon lived in this dream mansionCopenhagen played Champions League football last season and played a big role in dumping Manchester United out of the tournament.The Danes lost their first Group A match against the Red Devils 1-0, although they beat them 4-3 in the return tie.They have been rewarded with a second-round tie against FC CopenhagenCredit: AFPFC Copenhagen beat Manchester United in last season’s Champions LeagueCredit: Getty More

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    Europa Conference League shock as PUB TEAM progress after knocking out former league champions

    QUALIFYING for the Europa and Europa Conference League pulled out some major shocks.The competitions does not start until September 25/26 and October 3 respectively.Gibraltar pub team Bruno’s Magpies stunned Derry City in Europa Conference League tableCredit: SportsfileDerry manager called it a ‘real low point’Credit: SportsfileHowever, with 236 clubs from 54 Uefa member countries across the two competitions and the Champions League, there are clubs from all walks of life trying to earn their spot.Clubs from as far east as Astana and as far west as Iceland all face off in the hopes of making the group stages. Thursday saw the second legs for the first qualifying round for the Europa League and Conference League completed.And this pulled up some huge shocks on the cards that one might only expect in a fairytale.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne stunning result saw Bruno’s Magpies – a team founded in 2013 by friends drinking at a PUB called Bruno’s bar – beat former Irish champions Derry City.Following a 2-0 defeat at the Magpies’ 5,000-capacity Victoria Stadium a week earlier, Derry hosted the second leg at the Brandywell.Goals from Mark Connelly and Pat Hoban before half-time looked set to put them on the path of qualification.But they were unable to find the all-important third before Evan De Haro fired home a rebounded strike from a long-range effort in extra-time to secure a stunning win for the Magpies.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis has set up a huge tie against Champions League regulars FC Copenhagen – the former club of Manchester United stars Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo – to be played over the next two weeks.The game saw Andorran ref Antoine Paul Chiaramonti disallow a goal from Pat Hobans before also issuing a red card to Candystripes star Adam O’Reilly.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersOn the defeat, Derry manager Ruaidhri Higgins said: “It’s a real low point personally and for the club.”It’s a tie we should be winning. There’s no point in saying otherwise. It’s a tie we should be winning and it’s poor. “It’s going to hurt badly probably for a long time internally but we don’t have too much time to dwell on it.”Elsewhere in Europe, there were some blockbuster wins.La Fiorita, a San Marino team from the village of Montegiardino with less than 1,000 people, beat Belarusian side Isloch.There were wins for second-tier clubs from Poland, Wisła Kraków, and Romania, Cornivul, as well as a Moldovan club, Milsami Orhei, whose owner is alleged to have stolen $1billion.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere is a chance, albeit a slim one, that Chelsea face one of these teams.After being knocked into the competition following Manchester United’s FA Cup win, the Blues are entering the play-off round to be played on August 22 and 29. More