Chelsea stars arrive for duty
Breaking:Chelsea team news: Maresca makes 11 changes from Liverpool defeat
Enzo Fernandez captains the side in Greece as Maresca expectantly makes wholesale changes to the side that lost to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
Nkunku bagged a hat-trick in the last Europa League clash, while Neto will be keen to impress and earn a starting spot in the Premier League side.
Felix: 'I liked what [Maresca] said to me, the way he thinks of football and the way he plays'
Joao Felix, Chelsea, pre-match:
I liked what he said to me, the way he thinks of football and the way he plays. I liked what he said and I knew the competition would be hard but I’m here to work. I know what I can offer, what I can do and I think I can help the team.
It’s only a matter of time and nothing will stop me achieving my dreams. I will always work hard when wearing the shirt and I think it’s only a matter of time before I help the team.
Four academy graduates included in Blues squad
Enzo Maresca is using the Conference League as an opportunity to give members of his bloated squad some minutes. He's also seeing it as a chance to give the club's gifted youngsters a taste of first-team action.
Four academy players, Lucas Bergstrom, Tyrique Geroge, Samuel Rak-Sayki, and Shumaira Mheuka, are among the travelling party tonight.
We'll see if any are afforded a start when the team news comes in shortly.
Panathinaikos to pay tribute to Baldock before kick-off
The former Sheffield United defender tragically died earlier this month while a Panathinaikos player. The club are playing their first home game tonight since his passing and they are set to pay tribute to their former player ahead of kick-off.
Chelsea supporters have been invited to participate in the display by collecting green sheets of paper when entering the stadium.
Maresca: 'I don't think tomorrow’s environment is worse or better than Anfield last Sunday'
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, pre-match:
I don't think tomorrow’s environment is worse or better than Anfield last Sunday. So I think the players are quite good at dealing with that.
Panathinaikos have some good players. For instance, I was at Leicester last year and Tete was there two years ago, so I know [about him]. There are different kinds of players and they are good players.
Blues in Athens for European clash
Hello and welcome to Mail Sport's coverage of Chelsea's Europa Conference League clash against Panathinaikos at the Athens Olympic Stadium. The Blues are overwhelming favourites for this competition given their resources but they could face a tough test tonight in front of a raucous Greek crowd.
The atmosphere will no doubt be heightened with this being Panathinaikos' first home game since the tragic death of George Baldock earlier this month.
We'll be bringing you all the updates ahead of the 5:45pm kick-off and then all the action when the game gets underway. Let's go!
Key Updates
Chelsea team news: Maresca makes 11 changes from Liverpool defeat
Panathinaikos to pay tribute to Baldock before kick-off
Maresca: 'I don't think tomorrow’s environment is worse or better than Anfield last Sunday'
Blues in Athens for European clash