Chelsea eye victory against Malmo away in 2018/19 UEFA Europa League
Kick-off : 9:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Swedbank Stadion, Malmo
Chelsea did quite well in the group stages as they topped the group without suffering a defeat. But the real test begins now as they eye the trophy.
The Blues know that their opponents now are a good side in Malmo and they will have to play their standard of football to progress ahead. Complacency is a thing they should avoid.
Chelsea have their next three games against Manchester United, Malmo and Brighton across the FA Cup, Europa League and Premier League respectively.
On the other hand, Malmo too did quite well in the group stages and are now looking to go as far in the tournament as they can.
Chelsea are a tough side, they know but they need to play the way they play, giving their all and hoping for the best.
Malmo and Chelsea will both play each other for the first time and it should be a good game.
Team news and possible line-ups
Oscar Lewicki and Franz Brorsson are both doubtful for Malmo for the Chelsea game.
As for The Blues, Callum Hudson-Odoi is available and might play.
Malmo XI : Dahlin, Nielsen, Bengtsson, Safari, Vindheim, Christiansen, Bachirou, Lewicki, Rieks, Rosenborg, Antonsson.
Chelsea XI : Caballero, D. Zappacosta, G. Cahill, Christensen, Emerson, M. Kovacic, E. Ampadu, Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi, O. Giroud, Willian.
Prediction
Malmo have the home advantage and they should make full advantage of it but Chelsea are a much superior team and you would expect them to come back home with a win. So I think they might win 3-1.
