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    Fans say ‘that’s clearest red you’ll ever see’ as Conference League star escapes sending off for horror two-footed lunge

    FOOTIE fans were left stunned after a horror tackle went unpunished in the Europa Conference League qualifiers on Thursday night.The horrific challenge occurred during Welsh side The New Saints FC’s trip to Lithuania to play FK Panevezys in the first leg of their Europa Conference League qualifier.Nicolas Gorbosov’s out in a horror tackle in FK Panevezys’s clash with The New Saints FCThe Argentine crushed TNS midfielder Jack Bodenham, who thankfully avoided serious injuryPanevezys midfielder Nicolas Gorbosov recklessly put in a stomaching-churning two-footed challenge on TNS defender Jack Bodenham.Gorbosov, 34, leapt off the ground with both feet as Bodenham tried to play the ball at the touchline with his left foot.And the Argentine stamped down with his studs showing as the 24-year-old passed the ball.Thankfully for Bodenham, his left leg wasn’t fully planted as Gorbosov’s horrific attempt of a challenge connected with him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe tackle looked like an instant red card in real time but the referee didn’t give Gorbosov his marching orders, instead going to the VAR.And much to the shock of TNS fans and players alike, the video assistant referee didn’t deem the tackle worthy of a red card.The challenge went viral on social media and received a slew of comments, with one viewer saying: “Deary me.”As clear a red you’ll see for a decade.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTNS ran out 3-0 winners against their Lithuanian oppositionCredit: TNSAnother said: “Literally jumps in 2 footed. Gone to do him. That’s a bad one.”And another said: “Studs first, excessive force, not in control…how is this not a sending off on several levels?”Viktoria Plzen 1 Hearts 0 – Steven Naismith reflects and Robert Martin rounds up the Europa League play-off first leg in CzechiaOne remarked: “Shocking tackle.”Another chimed in: “Clearest red you’ll ever see.”TNS moved to within touching distance of the group stages of Europe’s third-ranked club competition with a 3-0 win in Lithuania.Second-half goals from Daniel James Davies, Daniel Williams and Ben Clark put the club on the brink of Welsh history.Should they avoid a four-goal defeat in their return leg at Park Hall next week, they’ll become the FIRST-EVER Welsh side to qualify for the group stage of a European club competition. More

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    Chelsea 2-0 Servette LIVE RESULT: Nkunku and Madueke score as Blues seal win in Europa Conference League play-off

    ENZO MARESCA picked up his first win as Chelsea boss as the Blues defeated Swiss side Servette 2-0 in their European Conference League play-off first-leg clash at Stamford Bridge.In a much improved performance in the second half, Christopher Nkunku and sub Noni Madueke gave Chelsea a commanding lead in the tie.Blues boss Maresca made several changes from last weekend with summer signings Pedro Neto, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Tosin Adarabioyo ALL starting.But Raheem Sterling did not feature as he edges closer to a Stamford Bridge exit.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea ‘played with fire’ says MarescaMaresca believes his side can learn from the way their win over Servette ended.The Chelsea boss said: “I was a bit worried because in the last 10 minutes we played a little bit with fire because we could managed the game completely differently. It was good that we didn’t concede but we can learn.”Copy linkCopiedReady to help MudrykMaresca has revealed he is keen to help Mudryk “change”, explaining: “This is the mission, this is Mudryk, not only tonight but since he joined the club.”I think he had good moments but when he has the ball you don’t know if you’ll get one thing or another.”It is consistency. We are going to try and help him to change. When he is in the final third it is is taking the right decision. Most of his mistakes are about the choice.”Copy linkCopiedMaresca on GuiuContinuing his press conference, Maresca added: “The game first half was for Marc Guiu.”There was a lot of space for him to drop and give us an extra man. He struggled a lit bit. The intention was to give him minutes but he had to behave as a midfielder.”I told him he probably doesn’t like easy goals, he likes more difficult ones. He is the youngest in the squad, he works for the ball, runs a lot presses…he is going to score for sure.”Copy linkCopiedMore from MarescaEnzo Maresca has also called for consistency from goalscorer Noni Madueke.He said: “Noni is a player I like. He is doing well but the thing he has to improve is consistency every day and work hard and then he will get minutes for sure.”Copy linkCopiedMaresca on Palmer knockCole Palmer appeared to be wincing as he left the pitch, with Enzo Maresca revealing he “looks fine” despite the scare.The Chelsea boss explained: “Cole felt something but he looks fine. Hopefully it is no problem and he can be available for Sunday’s game.”We are learning how to manage the game. Keeping the ball is the correct intention at 2-0 up but where is not good, in our half.”We need to do the same on the opposite side. It was important to win the game with nine changes. There were many good things.”Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 2-0 ServetteChelsea will take a 2-0 lead to Switzerland for their Conference League play-off second leg next week.Goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke helped them past Servette at Stamford Bridge.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Servette – yellow card90+2. Dewsbury-Hall goes into the book for a clumsy foul.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Servette90. Into six minutes of added time here.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Servette86. Servette strike the crossbar as Chelsea receive a huge let off.Ouattara is allowed to run through the midfield before taking aim from around 20 yards, with his effort deflected onto the woodwork.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Servette – Chelsea substitution84. Maresca makes his final change as captain Caicedo comes off to be replaced by Romeo Lavia in midfield.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Servette81. Jorgensen is forced into action as Gusto passes the ball straight to Guillemenot on the edge of the box.The Chelsea keeper gets down well to his right to push the ball away.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-0 Servette – Chelsea substitution78. Axel Disasi is withdrawn in place of Malo Gusto for Chelsea’s fourth change of the night.Copy linkCopiedGOAL Chelsea 2-0 Servette76. That should be the match for Chelsea as Madueke runs onto a precise pass from Fernandez before lashing the ball into the back of the net.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Servette – Servette substitutions69. First changes for the visitors as Miroslav Stevanovic and Enzo Crivelli are replaced by Alexis Antunes and Jeremy Guillemenot.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Servette66. After a frantic start to the second half, the match has settled down again.Chelsea remain on top but Servette are offering little space in behind for the home side to exploit.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Servette – Chelsea substitutions57. It’s a triple change for Chelsea as Neto, Guiu and Nkunku all leave the pitch.Replacing them are Noni Madueke, Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Servette51. It really should be 2-0. Frick loses the ball to Guiu on the edge of the box, to give the Chelsea forward an open goal.However, he scuffs his first effort to allow the goalkeeper to recover and save before getting two more bites at the cherry, which he also misses.Copy linkCopiedGOAL Chelsea 1-0 Servette50. Nkunku picks himself up to smash the penalty past Frick, who dives the right way but cannot keep it out.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Servette – Chelsea Penalty48. Servette lose the ball on the edge of the box and Nkunku is played in.He knocks the ball past Frick, who takes him down to leave the referee no choice but to point to the spot.Copy linkCopiedKO: Chelsea 0-0 Servette45. Guiu gets the action back underway for Chelsea.Copy linkCopiedHT: Chelsea 0-0 ServetteChelsea showed glimpses of an attacking threat during the first half, with half chances for both Marc Guiu and Mykhailo Mudryk.However, Servette also had good spells, with Filip Jorgensen forced into a save by Derek Kutesa.Copy linkCopiedHT: Chelsea 0-0 ServetteReferee Jeremie Pignard blows his whistle to end a quiet opening 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Servette45. Into one minute of added-time.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Servette43. The match has fizzled out during the closing stages of this first half.However, Chelsea fans are on their feet to applaud Cole Palmer as he warms up.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Servette32. Chelsea are upping the tempo as they look to breakdown the Servette defence.Neto cuts inside to shoot but his left-footed effort is straight at Frick.Copy linkCopied More

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    Chelsea 2 Servette 0: Enzo Maresca scrapes his first Blues win but B-list opposition shows how far they have fallen

    WHERE once it was the Galacticos it is now a bunch of B-Listers from Geneva.Chelsea picked up the European baton after a season’s absence but in vastly different circumstances to when they dropped it.Nkunku was awarded a penalty after being fouled by Servette goalkeeper Jeremy FrickCredit: PATeam-mates joined Nkunku to celebrate his first goal of the new campaignCredit: PANoni Madueke’s tremendous finish doubled the lead for the home sideCredit: GettyIn April 2023 Stamford Bridge staged a visit from Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter finals.Chelsea lost 2-0 under interim boss Frank Lampard to opposition that included Luka Modric, Vinicius Jnr and Karim Benzema. So no disgrace.Now they were back under the lights in midweek but on Thursday instead of Tuesday and facing FC Servette of Switzerland and their unknown squad.Dereck Kutesa, Steve Rouiller and Bradley Mazikou formed part of the formidable line up of a team which lost its last league game 6-0 at home and is fifth in the Swiss first division.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Europa Conference League is Chelsea’s new home, at least for a while – UEFA’s third-tier tournament that is many fathoms below the expectation levels of a club which has won the Champions League twice.It’s so lowly that Servette had to LOSE to set up this game. Getting knocked out of a Europa League play off against Portugal’s Braga meant they rocked up at a ground which has played host to the greats of modern football in the not so distant past.Yet it remains the only European trophy that Chelsea are yet to win and new head coach Enzo Maresca is no snob so wants to win it.Most read in FootballNkunku celebrated his first goal of this campaign with his iconic balloon celebrationCredit: ReutersFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWith nine changes to the starting line up from Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat by Manchester City, it wouldn’t be an easy transition from the spirited performance against the Premier League champions.Debuts for Jorgensen and Tosin Adarabioyo, first starts for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Pedro Neto and striker Marc Guiu.Chelsea’s Conference League clash with Servette descends into chaos as away fans clash with police at Stamford BridgeMarc Guiu was left with his shirt in his mouth after missing a sitterCredit: APGuiu, 18, missed two absolute sitters to round off his first game at the Bridge.The first a sliding header from inches out in the opening seconds, before hitting two shots at the trailing Servette goalkeeper in the 52nd minute.Latest signing Joao Felix received a rousing welcome when paraded on the pitch before kick off.A player who spent six months here before, getting sent off on his debut and eventually scoring four goals before his loan ended received a rousing reception which was over the top.With so many new faces it wouldn’t be that much of a shock to find total strangers wandering into the wrong positions but recent arrival Filip Jorgensen was correctly between the sticks for kick off.And luckily so because he was called upon after just 13 minutes to stand up tall and block a ferocious shot by Kutesa from inside the box.Enzo Fernandez came on to set up the second goalCredit: ReutersThe PA man declared ‘it doesn’t get much better than Thursday nights under the lights at Stamford Bridge’ – which would have been laughed at here not that long ago. But it’s the new normal.Mind you, there was a full house and the fans were up for it, with a solid noise level emanating from three and three quarters of the ground right from the off.It was a bit like old times with the noise and it must have been a while since many of those present had last been in, as the first player chant which struck up after half an hour was the famous anthem about Willian’s hatred of Tottenham.The Brazilian winger left four years ago but with the amount of chopping and changing going in this team, he could well be the last familiar face to the punters in these parts.Every game is a strange experience at Chelsea right now. Unfamiliar atmospheres and performances.Mykhailo Mudryk still has no polish to add to his pace. There seems little cohesion from the players that have been here for a while now. New head coach Enzo Maresca wants time to work his magic.But they won, via the penalty spot when Christopher Nkunku was brought down in the box on 50 minutes and from sub Noni Madueke’s rifled shot in the 76th.READ MORE SUN STORIESGo through from next week’s second leg and it’s the group stage. Win the Europa Conference League this season and it’s the Europa League next year.Win that and Real Madrid could be back at Stamford Bridge by 2026.Cole Palmer held his hamstring after the game to spark injury fears among fansCredit: GettyNew Chelsea signing Joao Felix sat in a private box after being unveiledCredit: PA More

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    Fans say Marc Guiu has ‘played his first and LAST match at Stamford Bridge’ after shocking open goal miss vs Servette

    CHELSEA fans joked Marc Guiu’s first start might be his LAST after a shocking open goal miss.The Spanish striker – poached from Barcelona in the summer – started up front for the Blues against Swiss side Servette in their Europa Conference League play-off tie on Thursday night.Marc Guiu was clean through on goal and just needed to tap inCredit: Chelsea TVBut the new Chelsea star somehow failed to scoreCredit: Chelsea TVGuiu had tackled Servette keeper Jeremy Frick to set up the chanceCredit: AlamyGuiu couldn’t believed he’d missedCredit: APEnzo Maresca’s side were booed off at half-time at Stamford Bridge after a lifeless 45 minutes.But they came out firing after the break and were 1-0 up thanks to Christopher Nkunku’s spot kick five minutes later.And it should have been two just moments after when £5million Guiu, 18, pounced on a horrendous mistake from the Servette keeper, leaving him clean through on goal.But it all went horribly wrong for the young Spaniard as he somehow failed to find the back of the net.READ MORE ON CHELSEAGuiu did the hard work by closing down keeper Jeremy Frick, setting himself up with what should have been a tap-in.But the stopper was somehow able to rush back and incredibly prevent Guiu’s tame effort from crossing the line.The forward then fluffed his lines again as he failed to connect with the rebound.One fan joked: “First and last start at stamford bridge for Marc Guiu.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChelsea ratings vs ServetteCHELSEA sealed their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca as they beat Swiss minnows Servette.Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke got the second-half goals to give the Blues a commanding lead in their Uefa Conference League play-off double header.But it was far from convincing with Chelsea BOOED OFF at half-time.Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Rosser rated the Blues stars…Filip Jorgensen – 7Made some very smart saves – especially late on as the visitors caused problems and came close to finding a goal to get back in.Axel Disasi – 6Kept things quiet down Chelsea’s right hand side having been started out of position at right-back. The Frenchman did not offer much going forwards but was more than solid enough defensively.Tosin Adarabioyo – 6An assured first start for the club since joining from Fulham on a free transfer. The defender was not caused any real problems and dominated in the air – a big reason Chelsea decided to snap him up.Benoit Badiashile – 6Solid enough defensively but looked awkward on the ball at times, especially when Chelsea were trying to pick a way through a solid midfield.Renato Veiga – 5Was given the task of moving inside from left-back and looked to struggle a lot at points, losing the ball cheaply on half way at one stage.Moises Caicedo – 5The midfielder was sent out in the holding role and hardly helped defensively by having Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Nkunku, a striker, ahead of him. Struggled to get a grip of midfield and dictate the game.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7A very encouraging full debut for the summer signing – neat and positive on the ball and created some good chances for those ahead of him.Pedro Neto – 6A first start for his new club and the winger made some very encouraging runs down the right hand side. Will take time to settle but looks a very good option.Christopher Nkunku – 6Rather fortunate to win the penalty as it looked a touch harsh but stepped up and converted well.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4The definition of all bark, no bite. The Ukrainian winger has pace to burn and a huge bag of tricks but neither help him make any significant impact on games.Continuing to play like that and Raheem Sterling might have a future here after all.Marc Guiu – 6Missed an absolute sitter to score his first goal for Chelsea.After working so hard through the first half, Guiu turned a tap in into a howler when putting what should have been an easy finish straight at the scrambling Servette keeper.Another said: “Good to see Chelsea have solved their finishing issues with Guiu… “One fumed: “F***ing hell we need a striker…” Why Joao Felix’s transfer to Chelsea is not as crazy is it soundsGuiu was signed from Barcelona in a £5m summer move.And he looks to be in line to fight for his place under Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca this season despite rumours of a loan away. Chelsea remained interested in Napoli’s Victor Osimhen while also welcoming back Joao Felix to West London. More

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    Chelsea BOOED off at half-time of Conference League qualifier vs Servette as Enzo Maresca forces ENTIRE bench to warm-up

    CHELSEA were BOOED off at half-time following a dire first-half display against Swiss side Servette at Stamford Bridge.The Blues were yet again underwhelming – but this time in their Uefa Conference League first-leg play-off clash.The entire squad was sent to warm up at half-tmeCredit: RexAs Chelsea went into half-time goalless with Swiss side ServetteCredit: PASections of Chelsea fans resorted to booing their own players as they headed for the tunnel with the score then goalless.Enzo Maresca sent all eight players in his outfield bench to warm up just before half-time.That was a measure of how bad they had been.Servette were the better side in the opening 45, enjoying 10 shots to Chelsea’s four.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSMarc Guiu, 18, had missed the Blues’ best chance inside the opening seconds, sliding along the glass in an attempt to put away a header for his first Chelsea goal.And fans were less than impressed with the display that they had witnessed after the whistle signalled the end of the first half.Chelsea were subsequently awarded a penalty, put away by Christopher Nkunku in the 50th minute.But online fans remained fuming, with one writing: “Chelsea struggling against this Servette side?”Most read in FootballFollow Chelsea vs Servette’s SunSport live blog here.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA second said: “We’ve had to rely on a penalty to get on the score sheet. I’m fed up!”A third added: “How much are the team’s worth? Chelsea have spent billions.”Why Joao Felix’s transfer to Chelsea is not as crazy is it soundsChelsea ratings vs ServetteCHELSEA sealed their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca as they beat Swiss minnows Servette.Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke got the second-half goals to give the Blues a commanding lead in their Uefa Conference League play-off double header.But it was far from convincing with Chelsea BOOED OFF at half-time.Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Rosser rated the Blues stars…Filip Jorgensen – 7Made some very smart saves – especially late on as the visitors caused problems and came close to finding a goal to get back in.Axel Disasi – 6Kept things quiet down Chelsea’s right hand side having been started out of position at right-back. The Frenchman did not offer much going forwards but was more than solid enough defensively.Tosin Adarabioyo – 6An assured first start for the club since joining from Fulham on a free transfer. The defender was not caused any real problems and dominated in the air – a big reason Chelsea decided to snap him up.Benoit Badiashile – 6Solid enough defensively but looked awkward on the ball at times, especially when Chelsea were trying to pick a way through a solid midfield.Renato Veiga – 5Was given the task of moving inside from left-back and looked to struggle a lot at points, losing the ball cheaply on half way at one stage.Moises Caicedo – 5The midfielder was sent out in the holding role and hardly helped defensively by having Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Nkunku, a striker, ahead of him. Struggled to get a grip of midfield and dictate the game.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7A very encouraging full debut for the summer signing – neat and positive on the ball and created some good chances for those ahead of him.Pedro Neto – 6A first start for his new club and the winger made some very encouraging runs down the right hand side. Will take time to settle but looks a very good option.Christopher Nkunku – 6Rather fortunate to win the penalty as it looked a touch harsh but stepped up and converted well.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4The definition of all bark, no bite. The Ukrainian winger has pace to burn and a huge bag of tricks but neither help him make any significant impact on games.Continuing to play like that and Raheem Sterling might have a future here after all.Marc Guiu – 6Missed an absolute sitter to score his first goal for Chelsea.After working so hard through the first half, Guiu turned a tap in into a howler when putting what should have been an easy finish straight at the scrambling Servette keeper.Chelsea should’ve been 2-0 up in the 52nd minute, after Guiu – who was playing his first full debut – missed another SITTER.Guiu, closed down the Servette goalkeeper Jeremy Frick but then completely miss-kicked the finish when presented with an open goal.But Noni Madueke polished things off for the home side with a blistering shot after a tidy ball from Enzo Fernandez in the 76th minute.Meanwhile, tensions rose before the match when away fans clashed with police outside Stamford Bridge.And new £42.7m signing Joao Felix, 24, was also unveiled to the home supporters before kick-off.Nkunku was brought down and awarded a pen five minutes into the second halfCredit: PAJoao Felix waved to fans before kick-offCredit: Getty More

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    Chelsea fans FURIOUS after website issue leave them unable to buy livestream of Conference League qualifier vs Servette

    CHELSEA fans were left raging after an issue with the club website left them unable to watch the Conference League qualifier vs Servette.The Blues are fighting to qualify for the third tier of European football after a disappointing 2023-24 season in a two-legged tie – winning the first leg 2-0 through goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke.Chelsea fans were left frustrated as some were unable to buy the livestream of the Servette clashCredit: GettyFrustrated fans missed Marc Guiu going agonisingly close in the opening secondsCredit: PAAnd fans can’t even watch the games on TV, with no rights purchased for the playoff matches.The Premier League club offered fans the chance to watch their first leg at Stamford Bridge through their website for a one-off payment of £4.99.And, despite using the same service during pre-season, the Chelsea site was seemingly overwhelmed by fan demand.Frustrated supporters vented on X after failing to part ways with their fiver to watch the sold-out Stamford Bridge showdown.READ MORE SPORT STORIESOne said: “Anyone else completely unable to buy the livestream? Payment gateway just half opens for a second then just doesn’t load…”Actually mad how there was 6 pre season games to solve this issue, paid for the game yet forced to watch now on phone. Just fix the website with all of our money.”Another replied: “App is down, can’t even load.”A third added: “Think website having issues.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd it wasn’t the only Chelsea gaffe of the day.Fans were quick to spot Raheem Sterling – frozen out and set to leave Chelsea this summer – was listed as No7 on the matchday programme squad list, despite new £54million signing Pedro Neto taking his number.Chelsea’s Conference League clash with Servette descends into chaos as away fans clash with police at Stamford BridgeRaheem Sterling has been stripped of his No7 jersey and has been told he’ll never play for Chelsea under Enzo MarescaCredit: AlamyChelsea ratings vs ServetteCHELSEA sealed their first win under new manager Enzo Maresca as they beat Swiss minnows Servette.Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke got the second-half goals to give the Blues a commanding lead in their Uefa Conference League play-off double header.But it was far from convincing with Chelsea BOOED OFF at half-time.Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Rosser rated the Blues stars…Filip Jorgensen – 7Made some very smart saves – especially late on as the visitors caused problems and came close to finding a goal to get back in.Axel Disasi – 6Kept things quiet down Chelsea’s right hand side having been started out of position at right-back. The Frenchman did not offer much going forwards but was more than solid enough defensively.Tosin Adarabioyo – 6An assured first start for the club since joining from Fulham on a free transfer. The defender was not caused any real problems and dominated in the air – a big reason Chelsea decided to snap him up.Benoit Badiashile – 6Solid enough defensively but looked awkward on the ball at times, especially when Chelsea were trying to pick a way through a solid midfield.Renato Veiga – 5Was given the task of moving inside from left-back and looked to struggle a lot at points, losing the ball cheaply on half way at one stage.Moises Caicedo – 5The midfielder was sent out in the holding role and hardly helped defensively by having Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Nkunku, a striker, ahead of him. Struggled to get a grip of midfield and dictate the game.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 7A very encouraging full debut for the summer signing – neat and positive on the ball and created some good chances for those ahead of him.Pedro Neto – 6A first start for his new club and the winger made some very encouraging runs down the right hand side. Will take time to settle but looks a very good option.Christopher Nkunku – 6Rather fortunate to win the penalty as it looked a touch harsh but stepped up and converted well.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4The definition of all bark, no bite. The Ukrainian winger has pace to burn and a huge bag of tricks but neither help him make any significant impact on games.Continuing to play like that and Raheem Sterling might have a future here after all.Marc Guiu – 6Missed an absolute sitter to score his first goal for Chelsea.After working so hard through the first half, Guiu turned a tap in into a howler when putting what should have been an easy finish straight at the scrambling Servette keeper.Neto came off the bench in the Premier League opening weekend loss against Manchester City wearing the No19.And he was listed as still being No19 for Thursday’s kick-off… despite starting the game in Sterling’s old No7.Sterling previously revealed his discontent after the Blues axed him from their squad for the 2-0 loss to City.He’s since been told by new boss Enzo Maresca that he will never play for the club under his leadership, along with Ben Chilwell.The ex-England star is now being chased by Aston Villa. More

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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