Ahead of the key round of 16 clash in the UEFA Conference League, here are three Blues that need to deliver against FC Copenhagen. The Danish SuperLiga club will be no easy out and these stars will need to shine bright under the European lights.
Cole Palmer
Amazingly, this will be Cole Palmer’s first taste of European football in a Chelsea shirt. As he was excluded from the squad during the group stages, Palmer has now been reinstated in the squad for the knockout phase of the competition. His inclusion will provide a huge boost for the club and allow him to shine on the European stage for the Blues.
There's no denying that his is the star of the side. Since his debut for the club, he has elevated himself onto a new level and deservedly earned PFA Young Player of the Year. His performances of late have dipped however, and he has struggled to find his rhythm that we all know he possesses. He has recently failed to register a goal or an assist in Chelsea’s last 6 games has been a worrying stat for Blues fans and it is essential that Palmer regains his best form over the coming weeks.
Starting with F.C Copenhagen on Thursday, Palmer will get his chance to shine in Europe and it is the perfect evening to get back on the scoresheet. Head coach, Enzo Maresca, has said that his team "rely on him for everything" and this current form is only temporary. Chelsea fans will be hoping to see a fully firing Cole Palmer this week ahead of a stern Copenhagen test.