Chelsea have had a perfect run so far in the Europa Conference League and face a different kind of challenge against FC Astana today.
The Blues have left a lot of their star players at home, with temperatures expected to be around -10 in Kazakhstan.
It is part of the reason why kick-off has been moved to 3:30pm GMT, with the weather expected to drop even more later in the night.
Regardless of the temperature, Enzo Maresca’s men will back themselves to collect another three points and continue their prolific form under the head coach.
Read on to see how both teams line-up for this one.
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FC Astana line-up
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Astana have just one win so far in the competition so have fielded a strong squad.
Mukhammejan Seisen is in goal, with Aleksandr Marochkin, Karlo Bartolec, Kipras Kazukolovas and Yan Vorogovsky in defence.
A three of Aleksa Amanovic, Max Ebong and Branimir Kalaica sit in front.
Ousmane Camara is out on the left, with Marin Tomasov on the right.
Geoffrey Chinedu leads the line for the hosts.
Chelsea line-up
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The Blues should get over the line with a weak starting XI compared to their usual standards.
Filip Jorgensen is in goal for the Blues, with a defence formed by Axel Disasi, Josh Acheampong, Renato Veiga and Tosin Adarabioyo.
Carney Chukwuemeka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Sam Rak-Sakyi make up the midfield.
And a three including Pedro Neto, Tyrique George and Marc Guiu will provide the core of Chelsea’s attack.
