Chelsea confirm Conference League squad: Cole Palmer missing

Chelsea have announced their 23-man squad for this season’s UEFA Conference League.

The Blues could play as many as 80 games this season, so Enzo Maresca, who has 42 experienced players at his disposal, has carefully selected his European squad.

The Chelsea manager has selected 23 players for their Conference League campaign, including captain Reece James, who has not yet featured this season due to injury.

Chelsea confirm UEFA Conference League squad

Summer signings Filip Jorgensen, Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Jadon Sancho, Marc Guiu and Renato Veiga have all been included.

Left-back Ben Chilwell, however, has failed to make Maresca’s squad. The 27-year-old has been told he has no place in the Italian’s plans and has been made available for a transfer, with rumours suggesting a late switch to Turkey is in the pipeline.

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There is also another notable absentee. Star midfielder Cole Palmer is missing from Chelsea’s 23-man European squad, with the 22-year-old’s playing time being managed as the Blues prepare to battle on five fronts this season.

Palmer, like all the other players who were also absent, will be eligible for selection for Chelsea if the team reaches the knockout stages of the Conference League.