Europa League: Chelsea vs BATE: Team news, injuries, possible lineups

Chelsea will tonight take on Belarus side, BATE Borisov in the Europa League fixture at Stamford Bridge.

The West London club head to the game after playing a 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League last weekend.

Chelsea and BATE have never met before in any European competition.

The Blues’ manager, Maurizio Sarri on Wednesday confirmed that forward Eden Hazard will not feature against BATE due to injury.

Hazard sustained a back injury in their 2-2 draw with Jose Mourinho’s side on Saturday.

Sarri will also be without youngsters, Ethan Ampadu and Callum Hudson-Odoi due to injuries.

The Italian gaffer could therefore field a similar starting XI to the one used against Vidi in their last Europa League encounter, meaning that the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Andreas Christensen and Pedro will start against the visitors.

Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has recovered from injury and could make his first appearance since October 4.

Meanwhile, BATE Borisov head to the game following a 3-2 victory over Gorodeya in their domestic league on Saturday.

BATE are expected to be without defender, Vladislav Malkevich and forward, Vladislav Mukhamedov due to injuries.

Midfielder Jasse Tuominen may start for the Belarusian side after featuring in their win against Vidi.

Defenders, Dmitri Baga and Evgeni Yablonski may also feature at the defence line for the visitors.

Chelsea’s potential starting XI: Kepa; Zappacosta, Cahill, Christensen, Emerson; Loftus-Cheek, Fabregas, Barkley; Pedro, Giroud, Willian.

BATE’s potential starting XI: Scherbitski; Polyakov, Milunovic, Filipenko, Volodko; Ivanic, Dragun, Yablonski, Baga, Stasevich; Tuominen.

The kick-off time for the match is 8pm