Overview

• Chelsea's 29-man squad for the league phase includes notable names like Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho.
• Enzo Maresca's team will face Gent, Panathinaikos, Noah, Heidenheim, Astana, and Shamrock Rovers.
• Palmer, Fofana, and Lavia were left out to avoid exacerbating recent injuries and fatigue.
• Chelsea aims to progress to the knockout rounds, where squad changes are permitted.
• Ben Chilwell's exclusion suggests potential loan move, with no firm offers yet.