Chelsea have won all five of their matches so far in the UEFA Conference League and can win six out of six if they beat Shamrock Rovers.
The Irish side are well placed to join the leaders in the knockout stages and will be strong opponents for Enzo Maresca's in-form side.
Here is the ranking of the teams:
Chelsea team news
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– Chelsea (@ChelseaFC) December 19, 2024
After signing a new contract, Josh Acheampong has had a great start at a much-changed Chelsea.
Christopher Nkunku is once again leading the attack while Noni Madueke has the chance to impress his manager once again.
Chelsea XI: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Disasi, Vega, Cucurella, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, Nkunku, George, Goyo
Shamrock Rovers team news
Rovers have won three of their five matches so far and go into the match sixth in the table. Qualifying as one of the top eight qualifiers is very consistent.
Shamrock Rovers XI: Bühls, Honohan, Lopez, Grace, Cleary, Watts, O'Neill, Bohm, Burns, Farrugia, Kenny