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Chelseavs.Shamrock

sportsmole.co.uk, 18 December 2024, 20:00
Chelsea round off their league phase campaign in the Conference League with a home encounter against Shamrock Rovers on Thursday night.

Enzo Maresca's men are the only side left in the competition still to have a 100% record in the league phase, and just a point will be enough to see them top the 36-team standings.

CHELSEA vs. SHAMROCK ROVERS

CHELSEA

Out: Wesley Fofana (hamstring), Reece James (hamstring), Omari Kellyman (hamstring), Benoit Badiashile (unknown), Mykhaylo Mudryk (provisional suspension)

Doubtful: Joao Felix (knock)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Jorgensen; Vale, Disasi, Acheampong, Cucurella; Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall; George, Nkunku, Joao Felix; Marc Guiu

SHAMROCK ROVERS

Out: Rory Gaffney (unknown)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Pohls; Cleary, Lopes, Grace; Honohan, O'Neill, Poom, Watts, Burns; Farrugia, Kenny

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here. Written by

Andrew Delaney

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