Chelsea welcome Ajax to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night for a crucial Champions League fixture.
Enzo Maresca’s side need a victory to solidify their position in the group. After recovering from an opening defeat with a vital win at Benfica, they now face opponents on a dreadful run of European form. Therefore, this presents a perfect opportunity for Chelsea to secure three points.
The Blues will certainly lean on their impressive home record in this stage of the competition. In fact, they are unbeaten in their last 12 group games at Stamford Bridge. However, a significant injury crisis is currently testing the squad’s depth. Notably, Chelsea have fielded no players aged 30 or older so far in this competition. Despite this, Chelsea have won their last six encounters against teams on similar European losing streaks and will expect to maintain that strong record tonight.
Chelsea team news
Enzo Maresca is dealing with a severe injury list. It rules out key players Cole Palmer, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Levi Colwill, and Benoît Badiashile. Furthermore, midfielders Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo remain major doubts and face late fitness tests.
Adding to the problems, striker João Pedro is suspended after his red card against Benfica. His absence is a blow, particularly as he scored against Ajax for Brighton last season. Consequently, youngsters Tyrique George or Marc Guiu could get the chance to lead the line. On a positive note, Trevoh Chalobah is available despite his domestic suspension, while Malo Gusto is also eligible to play.
Chelsea predicted lineup
Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Neto, Estevao, Gittens; Guiu
When is the match?
The Champions League fixture takes place at Stamford Bridge tonight, Wednesday, 22 October 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 pm BST.
How to watch Chelsea vs Ajax?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports. Coverage begins at 7:30 pm BST. Additionally, subscribers can stream the game via the Discovery+ app and website.
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