Overview
- Kick-off is 17:45 GMT at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, with live coverage on TNT Sports 2 and streaming via discovery+ in the UK.
- Confirmed Chelsea lineup includes Romeo Lavia and Jorrel Hato from the start, with Robert Sanchez in goal and Joao Pedro named in attack.
- Enzo Maresca signalled rotation due to the long trip and a quick turnaround before Wolves, balancing selection against the need for three points.
- Qarabag enter level on points with Chelsea after wins over Benfica and FC Copenhagen, having scored in every European game so far this season.
- Chelsea travel without Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile and Dario Essugo, while Pedro Neto was left in London with a minor issue.