Chelsea Triumphs Over Gent in Europa Conference League Opener

Enzo Maresca's rotated squad secures a 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge, showcasing depth and resilience.

• Chelsea's second-string lineup delivered a convincing 4-2 win against Gent, highlighting the team's depth and adaptability.
• Renato Veiga, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall were the goal scorers for Chelsea, with Veiga opening the scoring early on.
• Gent briefly challenged Chelsea's dominance with goals from Tsuyoshi Watanabe and Omri Gandelman, exposing some defensive lapses.
• Enzo Maresca made 11 changes from their previous match, emphasizing performance over results as he evaluates his squad for future Premier League starts.
• Chelsea remains a strong contender in the Conference League, with their squad value surpassing that of all other teams in the competition combined.

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