It will be a success either way. Yes, because Djurgarden, who host Chelsea on Thursday evening, have reached a European semi-final for the first time in their history. It is a dream that will now last for the next two games. There is no chance, honestly, that Chelsea will fail to achieve one of their goals for the season.
It may be their third European cup, but it is still a trophy at stake, and Enzo Maresca’s team—which is fighting for a place in next season’s Champions League—does not want to miss the opportunity to add another cup to its trophy cabinet. That’s why, at least in Thursday evening’s game, there will be no room for rotation: the best players will take to the field with the aim of securing qualification with a game to spare and then, before the final, focusing on fifth place, which would be enough for Premier League teams to secure a Champions League spot.
There are very few points to make. And very few other comments to add. Except to confirm that it will be almost a walk in the park for Chelsea, with a big win that will seal the deal ahead of the return leg.
Odds comparison
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Prediction
In a match with at least three goals in total, Chelsea’s victory is not in question and never will be. It’s all plain sailing for Maresca, who will take home an easy win that will settle the score.
Probable line-ups for Djurgarden-Chelsea
DJURGARDEN (4-2-3-1): Croon; Stahl, Larsson, Danielson, Kosugi; Stensson, Finndell; Haarala, Guilikisem, Priske; Nguen;
CHELSEA (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; Acheampong, Adarabayo, Badiashile, Cucurella; JAmes, Fernandez; Nkunku, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-3