But that minor setback only inspired a forceful response, with a quickfire double from Christopher Nkunku and a first Chelsea goal from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall putting the game to bed with 20 minutes still to go.

We are by far the biggest team in this year’s competition, certainly in terms of UEFA coefficient (and that despite a year out of Europe): the gap from us (96.000) to the next h

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa Conference League game against KAA Gent (kick-off 20:00 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Maresca said he is "excited" by the prospect of the Europa Conference League as a competition and the team will continue to "try their best" in it.

Filip Jorgensen will replace Robert Sanchez in a much-changed Chelsea starting lineup against KAA Gent at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

Chelsea have named their starting XI for Thursday’s opening Conference League clash with Gent. if(typeof(jQuery)=="function"){(function($){$.fn.fitVids=function(){}})(jQuery)};

The Blues kick off their Europa Conference League campaign at home to Belgian outfit. Enzo Maresca's Chelsea get their challenge for the Europa Conference League underway at home on Thursday as they host Gent at Stamford Bridge.

Eidur Gudjohnsen’s son is set to play against Chelsea in a Conference League showdown on Thursday night when the Blues face Belgian side KAA Gent. Andri Gudjohnsen, 22, plays as a striker for Gent and will be hoping to get on the scoresheet against Chelsea,

Enzo Maresca embarks on a new horizon as the league phase of the Europa Conference League begins for his Blues. This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their clash with Belgian side Gent as the English club look to continue their strong run of form.