Chelsea Defeats Panathinaikos 4-1 in Conference League

Chelsea continued their strong form in the UEFA Conference League with a 4-1 victory against Panathinaikos, marking their second win in the competition. Head coach Enzo Maresca noted that while the team struggled early on, they made tactical adjustments that led to a dominant second half, with standout performances from João Félix and Mykhailo Mudryk. Christopher Nkunku also made an impact, scoring a penalty to bring his season total to eight goals, although only one has come in the Premier League. Despite the positive results, former player Glenn Hoddle warned of potential discontent among squad members as the busy holiday period approaches, suggesting that some may feel sidelined. Chelsea sits atop their group in the Conference League and will face Newcastle in consecutive matches this weekend. Maresca aims to maintain momentum while balancing player rotations in a congested fixture schedule.