A 23-man Chelsea squad has touched down in Baku, Azerbaijan, ahead of our Champions League clash with Qarabag.

Our final training session ahead of the league phase fixture – and both pre-match press conferences – took place at Cobham earlier today. The Blues' squad then began the long journey to Baku, which involved a five-and-a-half-hour flight.

Enzo Maresca confirmed Portuguese winger Pedro Neto would not be included in the travelling party due to a 'small issue'. Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo and Cole Palmer also remain at home to continue recovery work from their respective injuries.


The Blues have recorded back-to-back victories in the Champions League, defeating Benfica and Ajax at Stamford Bridge. A third win, and first on the road in this season's competition, would put us in a strong position in the league phase table.

Supporters can follow all the build-up from Baku, enjoy live commentary, and receive all the post-match reaction on the Chelsea Official App and website.

Chelsea travelling squad

Goalkeepers: Filip Jorgensen, Max Merrick, Robert Sanchez

Defenders: Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto, Jorrel Hato, Reece James

Midfielders: Facundo Buonanotte, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Andrey Santos

Forwards: Liam Delap, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrique George, Jamie Gittens, Marc Guiu, Joao Pedro, Estevao Willian