Marc Cucurella admits it will be a disappointment if Chelsea do not win the UEFA Conference League this season. Chelsea have been strong favourites since the competition began and resume their bid to lift the trophy on Thursday night in the first leg of their last-16 tie away to FC Copenhagen.

The match is due to kick off at 5.45pm GMT on Thursday, 6 March at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 4, with coverage starting at 7pm. Subscribers can also watch online and via the discovery+ app.

The Italian will have Trevoh Chalobah and Benoit Badiashile available for Thursday’s Conference League last-16 game away to Copenhagen, while Wesley Fofana – who has not been registered to play in Europe – has also returned to fitness after being out since early December.