Line-ups confirmed as Acheampong surrendered the start

Chelsea have won all five of their UEFA Conference League games so far and can make it six from six if they beat Shamrock Rovers.

However, the Irish side are well placed to join the leaders in the knockout stages and will be a tough opponent for Enzo Maresca’s in-form side.

Here’s how the teams stack up:

Chelsea team news

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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 19, 2024

Only after signing a new contract, Josh Acheampong gets a start for a much changed Chelsea.

Christopher Nkunku once again leads the charge while Noni Madueke gets another chance to impress his manager.

Chelsea XI: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Disasi, Veiga, Cucurella, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, Nkunku, George, Guiu

Shamrock Rovers team news

Rovers have won three of their five games so far and enter the match in sixth place in the table. Qualifying as one of the top eight qualifiers is well underway.

Shamrock Rovers XI: Pohls, Honohan, Lopes, Grace, Cleary, Watts, O’Neill, Poom, Burns, Farrugia, Kenny