Chelsea Arrives in Poland for Conference League Final vs. Real Betis

Chelsea Arrives in Poland for Conference League Final vs. Real Betis

Chelsea players were seen arriving in Poland ahead of their Conference League final against Real Betis on Wednesday night. 

Players and staff were seen dressed in club tracksuits as they arrived at Wroclaw’s Nicolas Copernic Airport on Tuesday evening.

One image also saw playmaker Palmer checking his phone as he was about to board the team bus. 

Manager Enzo Maresca has named a strong squad for the final in Wroclaw, Poland, including the likes of Cole Palmer, Reece James and Enzo Fernandez.

Goalkeepers Lucas Bergstrom, Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez have all travelled. 

In defence, the Blues can choose from Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto and club captain Reece James. 

Cole Palmer is seen boarding the team bus after Chelsea landed in Wroclaw, Poland

Levi Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo disembark the plane after flying as part of the squad

Levi Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo disembark the plane after flying as part of the squad

Romeo Lavia has travelled to Wroclaw but cannot play in the final as he is not registered

Romeo Lavia has travelled to Wroclaw but cannot play in the final as he is not registered

Further forward, midfielders Mathis Amougou, Moises Caicedo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Enzo Fernandez are all available, 

From an attacking perspective, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho will compete for a place in the starting XI. 

They will come up against a Real Betis side featuring Manchester United loanee Antony, former Real Madrid star Isco and ex-Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin. 

Prior to Wednesday night’s final, the Verdiblancos’ manager, former Manchester City and West Ham coach Manuel Pellegrini, said that Antony is looking to exact ‘revenge’ on the Red Devils after they loaned him out.

On Wednesday night, Antony will get the chance to lift the Conference League trophy with LaLiga side Betis as they face Chelsea in Wroclaw, Poland.

The 25-year-old winger has enjoyed far better fortunes in Spain than in England, performing well with the help of Pellegrini, 71.

Speaking ahead of facing Enzo Maresca’s side, Pellegrini said: ‘I can be proud of helping Antony. 

He told me he was not playing at Manchester United and was not happy. He wanted ‘revenge’ and to show what he can do.

Pellegrini says Antony told him he wanted 'revenge' after Manchester United ousted him

Pellegrini says Antony told him he wanted ‘revenge’ after Manchester United ousted him

Antony has been in fine form since joining Real Betis back in January

Antony has been in fine form since joining Real Betis back in January

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‘It’s difficult with a €100m price tag. Antony is a very good player. I am absolutely sure that this is a huge time for him to continue improving his career.’

Pellegrini also texted Maresca at the start of the season when they began in the Conference League, revealing: ‘I sent Enzo a message when we started in the group. 

A very short message: ‘I will see you in the final.’ I also gave him a call when we won the semi-final.

‘When we were working at West Ham, we were always talking about football so we both know what each other are thinking.’

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