Chelsea will face both Braga or Servette within the UEFA Convention League play-off spherical.
The Blues endured a torrid season final yr below former boss Mauricio Pochettino and regarded destined to finish up misplaced in mid-table obscurity, however a late cost noticed them climb all the best way as much as sixth and seal a spot within the play-off spherical for the Convention League.
Now below the steerage of Enzo Maresca, Chelsea should undergo both Braga or Servette if they’re to achieve the total Convention League competitors.
The draw is maybe as robust because it may have been for Chelsea. The match between Braga and Servette is a qualifier for the Europa League, and whereas the winner will earn a spot in Europe’s secondary competitors, the loser will drop into the Convention League play-off to face Chelsea.
Braga completed fourth within the Portuguese high flight final season, whereas Swiss facet Servette completed third of their home league.
Chelsea are the house facet for the tie and can host the loser of Braga vs Servette at Stamford Bridge on 22 August. The away leg will probably be held seven days afterward 29 August.
Ought to Chelsea emerge victorious, they are going to earn a spot within the draw for the group stage, which is because of be held on 30 August.
This season’s ultimate will probably be performed at Stadion Wroclaw in Poland.
The 40,000-seater stadium is the house of Slask Wroclaw and, having been constructed for Euro 2012, often hosts the Poland nationwide staff as nicely.
READ THE LATEST CHELSEA NEWS, TRANSFER RUMOURS & GOSSIP
