How Chelsea could line up against Qarabag in the Uefa Champions League

Chelsea face Qarabag tonight knowing that a win will seal their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Antonio Conte’s side were the only English representative to top their respective group heading into matchweek five following their 3-0 defeat in Rome last time out.

As such, Conte is expected to field a strong side tonight in order to get the job done with a game to spare, while a draw in Baku could be enough should Atletico Madrid fail to beat Roma.

Here's how Standard Sport's Simon Johnson, who is in Baku with the team, expects Chelsea to line up...

How Chelsea could line up against Qarabag

Chelsea (3-4-3): Courtois; Azpilicueta, Luiz, Rudiger; Zappacosta, Kante, Drinkwater, Alonso; Willian, Morata, Pedro

Speaking ahead of the match, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois revealed that Chelsea were playing to stay awake until 3am on Tuesday night in preparation for Saturday’s clash with Liverpool.

"We are staying on English hours, which is a good thing for the Liverpool match. It's four hours' difference.

"If we didn't, we'd be tired with Liverpool in mind. Does that mean staying up till 2-3am? Yes, but for me it's only 11pm.

"I think that's a good thing because we play at 5.30pm in Liverpool. It's the best way not to get disturbed.

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