Chelsea vs Qarabag – Confirmed lineups – Conte makes major changes, star striker dropped

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COBHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Antonio Conte, manager of Chelsea, talks during a Chelsea Press Conference at Chelsea Training Ground on August 4, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Qarabag – Confirmed lineups – Conte makes major changes

Chelsea take on Azerbaijani champions Azerbaijani Qarabag FK tonight as they look to record their third win in a row.

Tonight’s clash will be Qarabag’s first ever UEFA Champions League group stage game. The Azerbaijani side defeated FC Copenhagen in the play-off round to book a place in the group stages.

Meanwhile, Chelsea qualified directly after winning the Premier League last season.

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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has made several changes to his starting lineup. Star striker Alvaro Moratta has been dropped with Michy Batshuayi starting in his place. England international Gary Cahill has returned to the first eleven.

The visitor’s main threat Dino Ndlovu starts tonight. The powerful striker will be looking to hold up the ball and bring teammates into play when they face the Blues tonight.

Chelsea vs Qarabag – Probable lineups

Chelsea probable XI: Chelsea team: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill (c); Zappacosta, Kante, Fabregas, Alonso; Willian, Batshuayi, Pedro

Qarabag probable XI: Sehic; Medvedev, Rzezniczak, Huseynov, Agolli; Qarayev; Guerrier, Michel, Almeida, Madatov; Ndlovu