Chelsea obviously go into this tie as massive favourites to advance, but this will be anything but a one-way street for them, especially in the first leg at Sinobo Stadium. Thursday’s affair ill actually represent a very strong test for Maurizio Sarri’s men who are also in the battle for the top-four finish in English Premier League.
Winning the Europa League trophy is another way for Chelsea to play Champions League football next year. They’ve been given one of the easiest draws for this stage of the competition, but we have to say Slavia Prague are unbeaten in front of the home crowd this season in Europa League.
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Slavia Prague possible starting lineup:
Kolar; Kudela, Ngadeu-Ngadjui, Deli; Coufal, Traore, Husbauer, Kral, Boril; Stoch; Skoda
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Arrizabalaga; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Christensen, Alonso; Kovacic, Jorginho, Barkley; Willian, Giroud, Pedro
Head To Head
These two clubs will be meeting in a competitive encounter for the first time in their history.Chelsea are undefeated in six matches against opposition from the Czech Republic, with their most recent contest coming against Sparta Prague in the last 32 of this competition in 2013.
Slavia Prague are facing English opposition for the first time since losing to Aston Villa in the UEFA Cup during the 2008-09 campaign.