It is expected that the Chelsea side will see a number of changes made to it as they temporarily turn their attention to European action for the Conference League.
The Blues were dominant in their quarter-final first leg against Legia Warsaw, with a first senior goal from Tyrique George and a brace from Noni Madueke giving them a three-goal lead.
With every Premier League game being crucial for the next few weeks, Enzo Maresca will take any opportunity he can to rotate his side and hand opportunities to the younger players at his disposal.
The Conference League has provided a chance for a number of youngsters to make their senior debuts for the club. As well as George, Shumaira Mheuka and Samuel Rak-Sakyi have seen nearly all of their minutes come in this competition.
Given the fact they are virtually through already to the semi-finals of the competition, another opportunity will crop up at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.
Landon Emenalo trains with Chelsea first team for first time
It has been interesting to see a number of academy players working under Maresca in first team training sessions this week as the Blues prepare to welcome their Polish opposition.
One of those who has been spotted is Landon Emenalo, son of former club director, Michael.
The midfielder has been a regular in the academy sides this season, however this is the first time that he has been seen amongst the first team players in training.
This could be pointing towards a Chelsea debut for Emenalo, a player who has been described as ‘composed’ by Chelsea themselves.
Chelsea youngsters who could feature against Legia Warsaw
Mheuka and Rak-Sakyi have both also been seen amongst the first team stars in training, with them both already having starts in this competition under their belts.
There may also be a candidate for the new youngest player to ever feature for Chelsea in Europe in the form of Reggie Walsh.
Walsh missed U18s duty this week and instead has been working with Maresca, with him being on the bench in the win against Copenhagen.
He is expected now to be part of the squad on Thursday night, and could make his debut for the club in what would be a huge individual moment.
