James and Fernandez were the scorers as the Blues turned in a professional performance to beat Copenhagen 2-1 in the Conference League
The first half hour of the round of 16 first leg between Chelsea and Copenhagen was characterised by a midfield battle, but Malo Gusto did suffer an injury, and asked to be substituted, being replaced by Marc Cucurella as Enzo Maresca shuffled his defensive pack.
At half-time, Maresca made a triple change, introducing Enzo Fernandez, Christopher Nkunku, and Levi Colwill, and within a minute, they were ahead, as Reece James slammed a long-range effort into the bottom corner from range.
The game opened up thereafter and Chelsea took advantage after the hour mark, as Fernandez finished Tyrique George’s cut-back after the Blues won the ball high up the pitch.
With 10 minutes to go, Chelsea were given a fright through Gabriel Pereira’s brilliant header at the back post, giving Copenhagen hope of a sensational comeback.
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