The winner will qualify for the group stages of the Conference League, a trophy that Enzo Maresca should have ambitions of lifting.
Servette were on the end of a narrow defeat to Braga in the Europa League qualifiers to reach this stage, having finished third in Switzerland’s top flight last season while winning the Swiss Cup.
Chelsea are back after a year out of European football and they hold an impeccable record when it comes to UEFA’s lesser competitions - having won the Europa League on each of their last two appearances.
But these are very different times at Stamford Bridge and Maresca is facing off-field issues as he seeks his first victory in the dugout.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Servette is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Thursday August 22, 2024.
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge.
Servette are the Swiss Cup holders (AFP via Getty Images)
Where to watch Chelsea vs Servette
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports.
Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport ’s live blog.
Chelsea vs Servette team news
Chelsea are likely to make changes from the team which lost to Manchester City, with only Reece James likely to miss out due to a hamstring injury.
Filip Jorgensen, Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are all potential candidates for first starts while youngsters such as Tyrique George will hope to play.
Maresca could offer Raheem Sterling a runout after dropping him for the Premier League opener, which prompted a statement on behalf of the winger demanding clarity over his future .
Servette’s squad features few (if any) players that Chelsea fans will be familiar with.
Swiss international Dereck Kutesa will look to provide a threat from out wide and Julian von Moos is fresh from a cup hat-trick against minnows Signal. Former France youth international Enzo Crivelli is expected to lead the line.
Chelsea vs Servette prediction
The Blues should be comfortable enough in their own backyard even if they make several changes to their team.
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