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Chelsea will travel to Slavia Prague on Thursday night for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
Slavia Prague are seven points ahead of the Czech league standings and have scored notable scalps for going so far, eliminating Sevilla on the last lap.
Chelsea beat Dynamo Kiev in the previous round and was awarded what many see as a favorable draw in the final.
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Sarri hinted this week that Eden Hazard would likely be at rest, given Chelsea's busy schedule for his European matches and Premier League matches.
Here's all you need to know for the game:
1/9 Europa Power standings for the quarter-finals
There are only eight teams left in Baku
EPA
2/9 8. Slavia Prague
The outsiders of rank including the reward for taking advantage of the defeat of Seville in overtime constitute a quarter-final against the favorites
EPA
3/9 7. Villarreal
Javi Calleja was fired and relocated to La Ceramica. While they remain in the battle of relegation, convincing victories over Zenit at the last round show their potential
AFP / Getty Images
4/9 6. Benfica
Emerged from extra time against Dinamo and have a rich history in this competition in recent years. Super talent Joao Felix to watch before he can make a huge blow this summer
AP
5/9 5. Eintracht Frankfurt
Awesome to whit Inter Inter on both legs during the last round and to Luka Jovic, one of the most requested attackers from Europe
Bongarts / Getty Images
6/9 4. Valencia
Effective in the cups, having already reached the final of the Copa del Rey, and a real pretender to travel to Baku
AP
7/9 3. Napoli
Carlo Ancelotti helped to mitigate the departure of Maurizio Sarri. And with tactical adjustment, Jorginho's loss has not been as damaging as at first – unfortunate enough to shoot Arsenal, but will imagine her chances if she progresses
AFP / Getty Images
8/9 2. Arsenal
The love story between Unai Emery and the competition continues, but Napoli presents a formidable opponent in the quarter-finals. Their offensive potential gives them a slight lead on the side of Carlo Ancelotti
Arsenal FC via Getty Images
9/9 1. Chelsea
The Dynamo Kiev demolished and the depth of their team will surely help them navigate in Slavia Prague to qualify for the last four
EPA
1/9 Europa Power standings for the quarter-finals
There are only eight teams left in Baku
EPA
2/9 8. Slavia Prague
The outsiders of rank including the reward for taking advantage of the defeat of Seville in overtime constitute a quarter-final against the favorites
EPA
3/9 7. Villarreal
Javi Calleja was fired and relocated to La Ceramica. While they remain in the battle of relegation, convincing victories over Zenit at the last round show their potential
AFP / Getty Images
4/9 6. Benfica
Emerged from extra time against Dinamo and have a rich history in this competition in recent years. Super talent Joao Felix to watch before he can make a huge blow this summer
AP
5/9 5. Eintracht Frankfurt
Awesome to whit Inter Inter on both legs during the last round and to Luka Jovic, one of the most requested attackers from Europe
Bongarts / Getty Images
6/9 4. Valencia
Effective in the cups, having already reached the final of the Copa del Rey, and a real pretender to travel to Baku
AP
7/9 3. Napoli
Carlo Ancelotti helped to mitigate the departure of Maurizio Sarri. And with tactical adjustment, Jorginho's loss has not been as damaging as at first – unfortunate enough to shoot Arsenal, but will imagine her chances if she progresses
AFP / Getty Images
8/9 2. Arsenal
The love story between Unai Emery and the competition continues, but Napoli presents a formidable opponent in the quarter-finals. Their offensive potential gives them a slight lead on the side of Carlo Ancelotti
Arsenal FC via Getty Images
9/9 1. Chelsea
The Dynamo Kiev demolished and the depth of their team will surely help them navigate in Slavia Prague to qualify for the last four
EPA
Line-up predicts
Chelsea: Kepa Arrizabalaga; Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Antonio Rudiger, Emerson; Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Ross Barkley; Pedro, Willian, Giroud.
What time does it start?
The match will start at 8 pm local time.
How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast on BT Sport 3 and may be streamed on their online service.
What are the chances?
Chelsea 4/6
to draw 11/4
Slavia Prague 4/1
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