Karabagh and Chelsea
The previous two meetings between Qarabagh and Chelsea were also held in the group stage of the European Champions League, where the Blues won 6-0 at home and 4-0 away in the 2017-18 season.
Mike JonesNovember 5, 2025 4:45 p.m
The Karabagh team will face Chelsea
11th Karabagh: Kochalski, Silva, Yankovic, Zubir, Mostafazadeh, Leandro Andrade, Duran, Kadi, Pedro Bicalho, Jafargoliev, Medina
Players: Magomdalif, Buntich, S. Mamai, Kwaku, Akhundzadeh, Adai, Danny Bolt, Kashchuk, T. Bayramov, A. Hosseinov, Jabraeilzadeh, B. Hosseinov
Mike JonesNovember 5, 2025 4:37 p.m
Chelsea’s lineup for the match against Karabagh
13th Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Adarabio, Hatto, Kokorella; Santos, Lavia; Steaua, Joao Pedro, Gittens; George
Mike JonesNovember 5, 2025 4:32 p.m
Maresca updates on Reece James fitness
“Reece is fine, he’s doing well and he’s 100% fit,” Chelsea manager Enzo Marsca confirmed.
His behavior is excellent in every game. I think he is ready to play three games a week. It also depends on how we use Reece.
We don’t use him up and down, it’s a big deal for him [Gusto]or for any fullback that goes up and down.
“So we also protect him and save him in the way we try to play.”
Mike JonesNovember 5, 2025 4:26 p.m
Chalobe in the Karabakh conflict
Trevoh Chalobah said in the preview of tonight’s Champions League game:
“Every game is going to be tough, so we have to be ready for it. If they qualify for the Champions League, it’s a big thing.”
That means they’ve done really well to get where they are.
“The Champions League is where we want to be at Chelsea and this is where we want to stay, so we have to show levels.”
Mike JonesNovember 5, 2025 4:21 p.m
When will Palmer return to Chelsea?
Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Cole Palmer’s recovery from injury, saying the influential midfielder could return after the national break.
Palmer could return for Chelsea’s game against Burnley on November 22, marking an 11-game absence.
Mike JonesNovember 5, 2025 4:15 p.m
Enzo Maresca gives Cole Palmer an update on Chelsea’s return from injury
The England international has been out with a groin injury and last played for the Blues against Manchester United in September.
Jack RathburnNovember 5, 2025 4:09 p.m
Initial news of the Chelsea team
Pedro Neto has been sidelined in London with what Enzo Marsca described as a “small problem” and the Chelsea manager is also likely to freshen up his squad elsewhere.
Benoît Badiachiel, Cole Palmer and Levi Colville are absent.
Mike JonesNovember 5, 2025 4:03 p.m
How can I watch it?
UK viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2 with coverage from 5pm GMT. Live streaming will be available via Discovery+.
Mike JonesNovember 5, 2025 3:57 p.m
When is Chelsea and Karabagh?
The match between Chelsea and Nagorno-Karabakh will start at 17:45 GMT on Wednesday, November 5 at Tawfik Bahramov Stadium in Baku.
Mike JonesNovember 5, 2025 3:51 p.m
