Overview
- Kick-off is 8pm UK on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge, with live coverage on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK, discovery+ streaming, and Paramount+ in the US.
- Chelsea are short-handed with Cole Palmer sidelined long-term, Joao Pedro suspended, and Enzo Fernandez rated a doubt after a knee issue.
- Previews suggest Chelsea could turn to Estevao or Marc Guiu up front in Pedro’s absence, with Reece James and Moises Caicedo among likely starters.
- Ajax arrive without a point or a goal after defeats to Inter and Marseille, and travel without Steven Berghuis and Kasper Dolberg, with Wout Weghorst expected to lead the line.
- Match officials listed in previews are referee Felix Zwayer with Soren Storks on VAR, as multiple outlets predict a comfortable Chelsea victory.