The team news is in from the Voith-Arena ahead of Chelsea's Conference League clash against 1. FC Heidenheim on Thursday evening.

Heidenheim take on Chelsea on Thursday, Nov. 28, at the Voith-Arena, with kickoff set for an 6:45 p.m. CET start local time in Germany, which is a 5:45 p.m. start in the UK, a 12:45 p.m. ET or 9:45 a.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and an 4:45 a.m. AEDT start in Australia on Friday morning.

Enzo Maresca praised Jadon Sancho as an "important player" after Sancho made a significant impact in his first start since October 20, contributing assists for both goals in Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Heidenheim in the Conference League.

Chelsea have continued their fine form in this season’s Europa Conference League by beating Heidenheim 2-0. Second half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk eventually broke the Bundesliga side’s resistance and ensured the Blues are guaranteed to be playing in Europe in the new year.

Chelsea travels to Germany to face Heidenheim looking to continue its perfect record in the UEFA Conference League.

Chelsea academy defender Josh Acheampong trained with the first-team squad this morning (Wednesday) — a sign that his exile from competitive action could be over. As The Athletic exclusively revealed last month,

Chelsea have confirmed the travelling squad for their Conference League fixture against 1. FC Heidenheim on Thursday night.

Chelsea's young academy defender Josh Acheampong is training with the first team again ahead of a trip to Heidenheim in the Conference League. The 18-year-old looked on the verge of making his breakthrough under manager Enzo Maresca but an impasse over signing a new contract has led to his exile since late September.