Malmo vs Chelsea: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview The Blues will be looking to bounce back from a Premier League humiliation at the hands of Manchester City when they travel to Sweden With the memory of their worst-ever Premier League defeat still fresh in their minds after a 6-0 hiding by Manchester City, Chelsea and Maurizio Sarri will be looking for a response when they travel to Malmo in the Europa League. The Blues’ crushing defeat has increased the pressure upon their Italian manager to produce results, and the former Napoli man will be hoping that the trip to Sweden can reignite his side’s form. Their hosts have not played since last year, with their new domestic season not set to start until April, which could suggest there will be a rusty edge to proceedings. But having shipped 10 goals in their last two away games, Chelsea will be desperate to avoid another defeat – and that concern could be their very undoing. Game Malmo vs Chelsea Date Thursday, February 14 Time 8:00pm GMT / 3pm ET Stream (US only) fubo TV (7-day free trial) TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch In the United States (US), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial). New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. US TV channel Online stream UniMas fubo TV (7-day free trial) In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will be broadcast on BT Sport 2 and will be available for streaming on the BT Sport Live app. UK TV channel Online stream BT Sport 2 BT Sport Live Squads & Team News Position Malmo squad Goalkeepers Melicharek, Dahlin, Tannander Defenders Nielsen, Brorsson, Bengtsson, Ahmedhodzic, Andersson, Binaku, Safari, Larsson, Vindheim Midfielders Christiansen, Lewicki, Bachirou, Innocent, Adrian, Rakip, Rieks, Traustason, Nalic Forwards Antonsson, Gall, Strandberg, Rosenberg, Molins New signing Dusan Melicharek will likely get the nod to start in goal after being handed the No.1 shirt by the hosts. Otherwise, Uwe Rosler has several choices to make over who he considers to be a first-choice player for the season ahead. Confirmed Malmo starting XI: Dahlin, Vindheim, Nielsen, Bengtsson, Safari, Traustason. Christiansen, Bachirou, Rieks, Rosenberg, Antonsson. Position Chelsea players Goalkeepers Arrizabalaga, Caballero, Cumming Defenders Azpilicueta, Zappacosta, Rudiger, Luiz, Christensen, Ampadu, Emerson Midfielders Jorginho, Kante, Barkley, Kovacic Forwards Willian, Pedro, Hazard, Giroud, Hudson-Odoi, Higuain Ruben Loftus-Cheek is ruled out with a back injury for Maurizio Sarri, while the Italian has also revealed that he will rest Marcos Alonso for this tie. With a looming FA Cup clash on Monday against Manchester United too, there could be some squad rotation with fringe players handed a chance. Most notably, Eden Hazard and Gonzalo Higuain have been left out of the starting XI, allowing Olivier Giroud and Willian to return to the attack. Confirmed Chelsea starting XI: Kepa; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Luiz, Emerson; Barkley, Jorginho, Kovacic; Pedro, Giroud, Willian. Betting & Match Odds Chelsea are the odds-on favourites to take the three points away from home at 9/20 with bet365. Malmo are meanwhile priced at a reasonable 15/2 and a draw is available at 7/2. Click here to see all of bet 365's offers for the game, including goalscoring markets, correct score predictions and more. Match Preview Few would have thought that Chelsea’s first knockout tie of the Europa League could carry such ramifications for the club at the start of the season – but Maurizio Sarri arguably finds his future on the line with his Valentine’s Day trip to Malmo. Two major Premier League defeats, by a combined total of 10 goals, has ramped up the pressure on the Italian and his “Sarriball”, at a club whose chairman is known for an itchy firing finger. Less than a year into his contract and the former Napoli boss faces a fight to keep his job following a significant slip-up in form – and a hop across the North Sea to Sweden could just be the tonic for the nerves. Chelsea head to Scandinavia looking to put one foot firmly into the last 16 of Europe’s secondary club competition and in the hunt for silverware too, against a side yet to kick a competitive ball in 2019. It is the first of a run of four knockout fixtures that includes a second leg at Stamford Bridge sandwiched between an FA Cup tie with Manchester United and a Carabao Cup final against Manchester City – the very side who thrashed them 6-0 last weekend. Article continues below It’s a run that could revive prospects for Sarri – or condemn him to an early exit from the club. He will at least hope that Uwe Rosler’s side do not present the same magnitude of a challenge as his pair of Mancunian opposition over the next fortnight. Malmo face only their second English opponent in European history, having only played against Nottingham Forest on three occasions – but Chelsea would undoubtedly be one of the biggest scalps they’ve ever claimed if they can upset the odds.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea enter the first of a series of short-term tests at Malmo as the Italian faces a crucial period which could determine his future as boss. The 60-year-old has not heard directly from Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich since Sunday's humiliating 6-0 loss at Manchester City, the Blues' opponents in the Carabao Cup final on February 24. Sarri maintains lifting the League Cup is a realistic target, but the first goals are the Europa League last-32 tie with Malmo, the first leg of which takes place in Sweden. In between comes Monday's FA Cup fifth-round meeting with Manchester United, while a Premier League clash with Tottenham follows the Wembley date.<doc-sep>The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Follow Tuchel's Blues. Get our daily Chelsea newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice The pressure is on Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea play their first game since their 6-0 humbling against Manchester City . Chelsea kick off their Europa League knockout campaign by travelling to Malmo. Some thought Sarri might not make the game with the axe potentially looming over him, and he will no doubt be watched closely by owner Roman Abramovich. Chelsea qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League after finishing top of Group L, with Malmo finishing second in Group I. Here is all the key information ahead of the game... (Image: Action Images via Reuters) When is the game? The game will take place on Thursday, February 14. Kick off is at 8pm. Where is the game? Malmo will enjoy home advantage, with the game being played at the Swedbank Stadion. Is the game on TV and can it be live streamed? The game will be shown on BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport 4K UHD. BT customers in the UK will be able to catch the action on the BT Sport app. (Image: AFP/Getty) Team news Teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi, who was left out of the matchday squad on Sunday, is expected to start. However, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who scored a hat-trick in this competition earlier in the season, did not travel with the team, nor did Marcos Alonso. Betting odds Malmo 17/2 Draw 17/4 Chelsea 4/11<doc-sep>
Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea side require a resounding response to their weekend showing in their first leg round-of-32 match against Malmo at the Swedbank Stadion. Although the Chelsea boss is under pressure from all sides, including rumours that Zinedine Zidane may have already been lined up to replace him, a weakened team can be expected in the first of four consecutive cup fixtures over 10 days. Sarri will opt to reserve his main firepower for two fixtures that could have more of a bearing on the decision regarding his tenure. Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round on Monday night and the Carabao Cup Final against Man City the following Sunday. Unbeaten in the Europa League this campaign, Chelsea have been strong and will hope to get back on track. Only once before have Chelsea reached this round of the Europa League. They won the competition on that occasion and will be encouraged by that statistic. Dropping out the Europa League could scupper Chelsea’s only chance to secure Champions League football next season if Sarri’s side were to miss out on fourth. Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Show all 22 1 /22 Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Ederson - 7 AP Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Joao Cancelo - 6 AFP via Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea John Stones - 7 EPA Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Fernandinho - 8 REUTERS Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Benjamin Mendy - 5 AFP via Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Kevin De Bruyne - 7 Action Images via Reuters Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Rodri - 5 Action Images via Reuters Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea David Silva - 6 EPA Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Riyhad Mahrez - 8 Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Sergio Aguero - 6 Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Raheem Sterling - 5 PA Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Kepa Arrizabalaga - 5 AFP via Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Cesar Azpilicueta - 6 Action Images via Reuters Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Kurt Zouma - 6 Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Fikayo Tomori - 6 REUTERS Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Emerson Palmieri - 6 Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea N'Golo Kanté - 8 AP Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Jorginho - 7 AFP via Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Mateo Kovacic - 7 AFP via Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Willian - 7 AP Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Tammy Abraham - 6 AFP via Getty Images Player ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea Christian Pulisic - 6 AFP via Getty Images What time does it start? Malmo vs Chelsea kicks off at 8pm on Thursday 14 February. Where can I watch it? The match will be shown live on BT Sport 2 from 8pm. BT Sport subscribers can also watch via the website or app. Chelsea won five and drew one of their games in the group stage (Getty) Predicted line-ups Malmo: Dahlin; Nielsen, Bengtsson, Safari, Vindheim, Christiansen, Bachirou, Lewicki, Rieks, Rosenbourg, Antonsson Chelsea: Caballero; Zappacosta, Cahill, Christensen, Emerson, Kovacic, Kante, Loftus-Cheek, Hudson-Odoi, Willian, Giroud Form guide Malmo: DLWDWD Chelsea: LWLWW*L *After extra time Head-to-head This fixture will be the first meeting between the clubs. Odds Malmo to win: 9/1 Chelsea to win: 2/5 Draw: 4/1 (Odds provided by Betfair) Prediction 1-3