Overview

• Chelsea's squad for the match includes 12 academy players, with 18-year-old Josh Acheampong set for his full debut following progress in contract talks.
• The game, played in Almaty due to stadium renovations in Astana, will feature temperatures as low as -11 degrees Celsius, marking one of Chelsea's longest-ever European trips.
• Chelsea aims to maintain their perfect record in the Conference League group stage, having won all four previous matches and scored 18 goals.
• Key senior players have been rested in London as manager Enzo Maresca prioritizes squad rotation ahead of a Premier League match against Brentford on Sunday.
• Astana, unbeaten in their last 13 home games across all competitions, will face Chelsea for the first time in their history.