Chelsea make the trip to Kazakhstan to face FC Astana in the Conference League on Thursday night. Enzo Maresca's side are on the verge of mathematically ensuring they progress into the last-16 of the competition and one step closer to May's final in Poland.

Astana vs Chelsea is scheduled for 3:30pm BST kick-off on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The match will take place at the Almaty Ortalyk Stadium, as the hosts’ main stadium is undergoing renovation. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports.

Chelsea will play in freezing cold conditions and rotation will be seen in the Blues squad as Maresca looks to navigate the busy festive period and ensure all of his team are ready to play when called upon.